Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday for Edward Schachter. Mr. Schachter died on October 17, 2006 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home. He was 93 years old.
Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, the son of the late Hime and Gosie (Schimelman) Schachter, he was raised in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School. He was employed as a manager at the Waltham Supermarket. He was a resident of Chelsea, Everett, and Malden for many years.
Mr. Schachter was the beloved husband of Esther (Shaievitz) Schachter of Chelsea. He is also survived by his son, Herbert and his wife Ellen Schachter; his grandchildren, Leigh, and Robert and his wife Nancy; and his great-granddaughter Ella Schachter.
Graveside funeral services will be held at the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 1:30 PM. Rabbi Nehemia Polen will officiate. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Herbert and Ellen Schachter on Thursday, October 19 after the funeral until 7:00 PM, Friday, October 20 from 1-6 PM, and Sunday, October 22 from 1-6 PM. Those wishing to remember Mr. Schachter may do so through memorial donations to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation, 17 Lafayette Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150.