Madalyn "Maddy" Braufman Obituary (1921 - 2018)

Madalyn “Maddy” Braufman passed away peacefully June 17th with her daughter at her side at age 96. Preceded in death by husband, Julius “Jules” Braufman; brother, James Gottlieb; and son-in-law, Thomas Newman. Survived by daughters, Randi Newman (Dr. Robert Parr), Janie Braufman; grandsons, Brian and Mark Newman; 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Patti (Gottlieb) Bratter; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Maddy was a Yoeman in the US Navy during WWII. She served every office in B’nai Brith Women on local and district levels, plus 6 years on the National Board. She loved canasta and golf, getting a hole-in-one at Hillcrest Country Club. She was involved with, and was a past president of too many organizations to name. Funeral service TUESDAY, 1:00pm, SHAREI CHESED CONGREGATION, 1712 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka. Memorials preferred to Jewish Women International, 1129 20th St. NW, Suite 801, Washington DC 20036, or donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA: Knollwood Place Apts (Tues. & Wed. 7:00pm).