Elyse Baruch Halperin lost her battle to Inflammatory Breast Cancer at the young age of 63 on June 9, 2020.
She was a loving, warmhearted, and supportive mother to Stephanie, Marissa and Kimberly Halperin, cherished sister to Ruth and sister-in-law to Tom Kaminsky, and a devoted daughter to the late Maurice and Bernice Baruch.
Elyse was a dedicated champion of special education, committing countless hours for the betterment of her students. She was a voracious learner and an avid reader. Her passion for art, culture, poetry, and generosity towards the many causes she supported will forever be remembered. She fought an incredibly hard battle, never giving up. So many people will miss her kind heart and gentle soul. Though the wind blew, the flame burns on.
Private funeral services and burial are Friday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at Ewing Cemetery. Donations in Elyse’s memory can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Inflammatory Breast Research Center
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284
1-800-525-4669
or via www.dana-farber.org/gift