Naida (Hershfield) Rodman of Cape Neddick, ME, formerly of Naple, FL and Boston, MA, passed away on Sunday morning, August 25th at 80 years of age. She was born in Haverhill, the daughter of the late Dr. Harry & Ruth (Ranen) Hershfield. Naida was the beloved wife of Michael Rodman and was the loving mother of Deborah Rodman Dennison & her husband Kevin and Charles “Chuck” Rodman & his wife, Laurie. She was the cherished grandmother of Matthew and Zachary Dennison and Molly and Jacob Rodman. She was the dear sister of Stefan “Steve” Hershfield.
Naida graduated from Simmons College with a degree in elementary education. She was a gourmet cook who took great pleasure in hosting her family and friends. When not hosting family and friends, Naida was an avid golfer.
A funeral service for Naida will be held at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington Street, Canton, on Wednesday, August 28th at 10AM. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon.
Immediately following the interment Shiva will be observed at the home of Deborah & Kevin Dennison until 3:00PM and will continue from 7:00PM – 9:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Naida memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or dana-farber.org/gift.
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