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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 59 GOLDIE ROSE, 94, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 27, 2017. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Marci and Marv Shulman, Carol Rose; grandchildren, Rose Alison Botvinick ( fiance, Marty Hortick), Brad Shulman, Lauren (Matt) Buchwald, Kari (Josh) Freidus; great-grandchildren, Maya, Evan and Zander; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Rose was the beloved w...…
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