HALPERN, Lawrence S. Of Dedham, formerly of Brookline, November 24. Adored and adoring husband of Elizabeth (Marcus). Beloved father of David and Jeremy. Treasured son of the late Jack and Fay Halpern. Cherished son-in-law of Fran Marcus and the late Leo Marcus. Dear brother-in-law of James Marcus. He loved his students at Boston College, his friends and tennis partners, his cats, and most of all his family. He was extremely grateful of his caring team of health professionals. Donations in his memory may be sent to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Attention: Contribution Sevices.