Winocour, Gilda “Goldie” (Grusby) of Chelsea formerly of Peabody and Everett on Wed. Oct. 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Winocour. Devoted mother of Paula C. Dunn of Bourne, Adele Kirby of Peabody and Alec Mark Winocour and wife Christine of Everett. Loving daughter of the late Aleck Grusby and Clara (Grushka) Grusby. Dear sister of the late Norman Grusby and the late Philip Grusby. Loving grandmother of Shani Bell and husband Robert, Jodi Carleton and husband Matthew, Jesse Winocour and wife Sureya, Jyll Dehoyos and husband Nathan, Chaim Kirby and wife Eliana and Joshua Kirby. Cherished great-grandmother of nine: Stone, Sophie, Jaydis, Chance, Jordan, Amichai, Eitan, Shai and Matanel.
Extremely accomplished in her field, Gilda received her Masters Degree from Antioch College in her 50s. She was a crucial component in the creation of a pre-school program for children with special needs which has been pivotal in the model used in the State of Massachusetts. Gilda retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Program Director in the Mental Health Department.
Along with raising a family and her dedication to her work in the field of mental health, Gilda always had time for her synagogue as well as her community. She served as a Board Member of the Medford Community Center. She was a member and Board Member of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Everett and a member of the Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Everett, of Hadassah, of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home and the Jewish War Vets Ladies Auxiliary. Gilda also served as President of Tri-City Mental Health Center.
Goldie was fortunate to celebrate her 90th birthday in May surrounded by family and friends. Zichrona livracha. May her memory be a blessing.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, Cary Sq, Chelsea on Sunday, October 15th at 11AM. Memorial Observation to be held immediately following the burial from 1-5PM at the Cohen Florence Levine Assisted Living-201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA. Resuming Sunday evening from 7PM through Friday at the home of Adele Kirby. In lieu of flowers donations in Gilda’s name may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Foundation-165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. Visit www.torffuneralservice.com for guestbook and directions.