Beginning in May 2024, Lasting Voice was honored to begin recording the Voices of the residents of Orchard Cove in Canton, Massachusetts. New Voices are now being recorded every week, and final versions will be added to this collection as soon as they become available.
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The Lasting Voices of
Orchard Cove
Anne Rappaport
Baking is love, and she's passing it on to future generations of her family.
Eileen Schwartz
Even from an early age, she knew she wanted to help people.
Abby Brown
"I liked the rhythm of my life in Jewish education. It just made everyhing stay together."
Carl Hirsch
His life is a work of art that's never completed. Shaped by experience, self-examination and joy.
Alan Schultz
A quiet man with wonderful things to say about his youth, his career and his love for family.
Joe Sands
Hard work leads to success in life, but the key to longevity is making those you care about laugh.
Mary Wright
A lifetime of professional dedication, adventure, friendship and making her own choices.
Judith Klau
She finds herself smiling all day long, thinking of those she loves and the excitement life offers.
Bette Kahn
Finding happiness in a wonderful marriage, a rewarding career and love of her children.
Barbara Stahl
She didn't eat the brussel sprouts, and didn't get the ice cream, but she DID get so much in life.
David Javitch
Psychologist, French teacher, management consultant, world traveler... and a true bon vivant.
Deborah Sherman
"I think I have to earn the oxygen I breathe and leave the world a better place."
Herb Cohen
"You hope you pass on good values to your children... and then they'll pass them on in turn."."
Lois Marlin
Staying active, keeping in touch with others and enjoying the presence of her family, always.
Roberta Kropp
A last minute decision turns into a long and rewarding business career... and 3 children as well!
Jean Sands
"Joe was in the Navy and I traveled with him, and we raised a family I'm so proud of."
Abby Greenberg
" Treat everyone with loving kindness it's been a very interesting life so far. And it still is!"
Ruth Goldstein
" To this day, I remember lessons I learned from the old people...now I understand much more!""
Sallie Lyon
"What's important is to dream, to not limit yourself, to just go out and do it."
Rickey Penzias
"Just be a human being... and love and enjoy it. Walk in happiness.""
Anita Brause
A photographer, a world traveler, a lover of life and her family.
Joan Streit
A pianist, a singer, and grateful for everything and everybody in her life.
Alfred Benjamin
31 WW2 bombing missions. Married 74 years. 3 kids. 5 grand. 6 great. But who's counting?
Penny Kohn
A singer, a pianist, a writer, even a puppeteer! Penny is truly one in a million.
David Caplan
A life of good choices, good fortune, and the belief that every day is a new opportunity.
Larry Barsh
Change is the only constant in life and facing change, not fearing it, is how to live life fully.
Stan Orel
A young love that endures through both wonderful and difficult times with laughter and respect.
Lee & Victor Blumenthal
On finding a career you love, finding the love of your life, and making the decisions that matter.
Judy & Steve Wasserman
Giving of themselves, and doing what it takes to create a meaningful and joyful life together.
Sheila & Bill Wolfson
They met in their youth, and feel grateful for every day they have together.
Ruth Bernstein
Cherishing the moment, and her family... and a single commandment to live by.
Bernice Saxe
Learning all the time, doing new things, and most importantly, being with family.
Marcia Getter
A wonderful family, a fascinating career and a belief that in the end, it's all about friendshiip
Georgette Kafka
" It's easy to be swept up in things, and it's important to pause, to stop, and enjoy one another."
Joan Halperin
Growing up in Paris, then New York City. Working in childhood education, and then... a poet!
Mark Alimansky
"Do things that interest you. Develop a passion, an interest, and explore that interest."
Ronnie Gold
"Believe in yourself, because when you do, others will believe in you"... and more pure Gold.
Nancy & Ira Baumel
" So we're on our first date and he's talking about the Korean War and I'm thinking, I was 12 then!"
Barbara & Joe Liebman
"As we go through the decades, we feel we have meaning and important things to accomplish in life."
Elana Traub
"I'm always saying how lucky I am. Enjoy your family, love life, and love who you're with."
Sandy Levitt
The importance of family... and making your mark on the World.
Jim Penzias
A story of extraordinary transitions, from the Kindertransport to life and love in America. .
Edith Green
She found her voice as a painter, and eventually as a teacher as well.
Elaine Baizman
Even as a young student, she knew it was her destiny to teach.
The Lasting Voices of Orchard Cove are made possible by support from our generous donors, including the family of Arthur J. Epstein.