Larraine Ruth Yaffe (Byne), of Winthrop, passed away on January 19 at the age of 83.
Born on April 28, 1942, Larraine was raised in Winthrop and remained deeply connected to the community throughout her life. She was actively involved at Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop, where she served as a former President of the Sisterhood, and was also a dedicated member of the Winthrop Band Parents. Larraine especially enjoyed traveling to national parks with her beloved husband, Barry.
Larraine was the beloved wife of Barry Yaffe to whom she shared 61 plus years of marriage; devoted mother of Michael Yaffe and his wife Trish, Stuart Yaffe, and Scott Yaffe and his wife Laurel; loving grandmother of Blake, Lyra, Nicolai, Isaac, and Estelle; dear sister of Larry Byne and Charles Byne; and cherished aunt to Melissa, Rebecca, and Sara. She was the loving daughter of the late Morris and Beatrice Byne.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23 at 11:00 AM at Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Chelsea. Interment in Everett.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop.
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