For 72 years, beloved husband of Marilyn Kahn. Son of the late Simon and Hilde Kahn. Brother of the late Walter Kahn (Barbara Kahn). Devoted father of David Kahn (Gail Kahn) and Richard Kahn (Sherry Kahn). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Dyson (Alex Dyson), Ari Kahn and Matthew Kahn (Nancy Gray). Great-grandfather of Aidan Bosworth, Maggie Kahn, Maddie Kahn, Elodie Dyson and Ayla Dyson. Uncle to Hilde Kahn (Steve Bradbury) and Jonathan Kahn (Natalia Guzman Kahn).
Born in Mannheim, Germany he escaped from the Nazis and moved to New York City with his parents and brother in July 1938. He attended Stuyvesant High School, and then joined the Navy during World War II to support his adopted country. After completing his service, he took night classes at Brooklyn College (where he met his wife), and then moved to Boston to obtain his Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts College of Optometry. After graduation, he opened a private practice in Walpole, where he practiced optometry and vision therapy until his retirement.
Over the years, Ernest was active in veterans organizations, Rotary International, the Henry George School, gardening (including bonsai and orchids), and stamp collecting. Ernie and Marilyn shared a passion for dancing, which they continued to pursue into their 90’s.
Funeral service, burial and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernest’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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