MELINE, Frances 89, of Newton, died in peace on May 21. She was the beloved wife of the late Jeremiah Berman. Survived by her children; Michael Berman of Waltham, Rochelle (Shelly) Berman-Rubera and her son in law, Louis Rubera of Newton, Stewart Berman and his wife Cheryl of Rye N.H., and her grandchildren; Jennifer Thompson, Stephanie Berman, Jeremiah Berman, Sarah Kearns, Jeremy and Jessa Rubera. She was a pioneer in the peace movement. She served as president of the American Jewish Congress. She was an active member of the Newton Choral Society. She was a renowned psychotherapist for 40 years and practiced well into her 80s, impacting many lives. Fran enjoyed music, art & theater and she will be dearly missed by all. Graveside services to be held Monday, May 23, at the Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury at 11:30 AM. Immediately following interment memorial observance will be held at Rochelle’s home in Newton till 5PM and resuming at 7PM to 9PM.