Esther E. Goldstein

GOLDSTEIN, Esther E., of Peabody, formerly of Deerfield Beach, FL, entered into rest on November 9, 2017. A native of Detroit, MI, Esther was the daughter of the late Max Seltzer and Henrietta Schwartz-Lillian. She and her beloved husband, the late Louis Goldstein, were blessed with 64 years of marriage.

Esther was a vivacious, energetic, and optimistic woman. She was also a frequent theater-goer, avid Mahjong and Bingo player and trivia star. She was active in Jewish communal affairs, both socially and professionally. Esther served as Past President of the Lynn Chapter of B’nai Brith as well as Past President of the Sisterhood of Congregation Anshai Sfard. She was also integral to the formation of the Jewish Rehabilitation Center of Swampscott, where she later served as Office Manager. She dedicated herself to the care of JRC residents, to the point where “She loved each resident dearly, like her own mother”.

Esther adored her family and is survived by her daughters Harriet Goldstein of Reading, and Marsha Feffer and her husband Lawrence of Salem, MA. She also leaves behind her granddaughter Sherrie Feffer-Thoman and her husband Kenneth of Rowley, MA and her grandson Scott Feffer and his wife Pamela of North Reading, MA as well as 4 great-granddaughters, Molly, Melanie, and Lauren Feffer, and Abigail Thoman.

A funeral service for Esther will be held on Sunday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St, Salem, MA 01970, with interment at Pride of Lynn Cemetery immediately following. Shiva will be observed at the home of Marsha and Lawrence Feffer from 6-8 PM on Sunday, and will continue on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, and on Tuesday from 2-4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Esther’s name may be made to The MA Commission for The Blind, 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.