Stuart Cohen announced the great loss of his sister, Barbara Silverstein, on social media in a moving statement following a protracted and brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia yesterday. Previously claiming their mother’s life in 2003, this terrible disease marked a terrible chapter in the family’s history.
Just eight days separate Barbara’s death from that of her husband, Fred Silverstein, Stuart’s brother-in–law. Stuart and his sister Ellen are the only surviving family members left from this series of tragedies, which highlights their extreme sorrow.
The family values the prayers and ideas sent their way through this trying period. Friends’ and loved ones’ support has helped some ease this intense grief.
Stuart Cohen Social Media Notice:
“Good morning Facebook family and dear friends. It is with great sadness that I share that my beautiful sister Barbara Silverstein has passed away yesterday after a very long and brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia. This disease also took our mother in 2003. Barbara passed away only 8 days after her husband and my BIL Fred Silverstein passed. It’s just me and Ellen now. Thank you for your prayers and support.”
