Naomi (Jacobson) Banks, Age 71, of Chestnut Hill, MA, on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Beloved wife of Dr. Peter A. Banks for 49 years. Loving mother of Daniel Banks and Adam McKinney, and Deborah Banks Forrest and Jonathan Forrest. Adoring grandmother of Benjamin, Abigail, and Noah Forrest. Devoted sister of David and Beth Jacobson, and Cathy Cornelius Jacobson. She graduated with a B.A. in Zoology and Physiology from Wellesley College and earned M.Ed. and M.B.A. degrees from Boston University. She served as President of both the Boston Chapter of the American Jewish Committee and the Hillel Council of New England. She was Research Coordinator at the Faulkner Hospital and at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Senior Research Analyst at the Harvard School of Public Health. She authored and co-authored numerous scholarly articles on quality of healthcare. Most recently she was Gallery Instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Naomi will always be remembered for her devotion to family, her commitment to the Jewish community, her grace, her intellect, and her warmth toward everyone she met. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, (parking on the Riverway) on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Banks residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Jacobson-Banks Fund for Intercultural Dialogue at the Hillel Council of New England, to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, or to the American Jewish Committee.
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January 11, 2014
Sidra Ezrahi
Dear Peter, Some of Naomi's Wellesley friends just learned of her death and we are all stunned. Naomi and I were very close friends during the two years we were together, before I left for Israel. We saw each other sporadically after that but her memory is very vivid. I understand the last years were very difficult. I send you loving memories and heartfelt condolences. Sidra (DeKoven) Ezrahi
January 11, 2014
Davi Chabner
So sad to learn of Naomi's passing just today. She was a great friend and will be missed by all her Wellesley '64 classmates who were lucky to know her. She did so much for our class and was always willing to help and contribute. Naomi was also a strong supporter of Hillel at the college. We will remember her at our 50th reunion memorial service this June. My
heartfelt sympathy to you, Peter, Debbie, and Dan.
December 19, 2013
Peter, Dan and Debbie...I am so sorry to learn of Naomi's passing. A wonderful, kind, intelligent, warm person who made a real difference in not only my life but the life of my family. Love, hugs and blessings to you and yours. Margie, David, Kevin & Lian Orifice
December 12, 2013
Dr. Banks: Heard of your beautiful wife's passing today and my heart sunk with sadness. Accept our family's sympathy and prayers for you and yours.
Paula Weiner & Family
December 10, 2013
Dear Peter. Margie and I just learned of Naomi's passing and wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We have fond memories of our times together at the Clinical Teaching Project's retreats were we came to know Naomi who was always so sparkling,warm, friendly and bright. It is clear from other's comments how much she was respected and loved.margie and mark peppercorn
December 10, 2013
Jeff Cutler
Dr. Banks. Accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss.
December 5, 2013
Ben Weiss
Dr Banks,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how important you are to my family. Be well and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
December 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you Dr. Banks and your family. We meet lots of patients, as you know, and Naomi will remain in my mind and heart as one of the loveliest ! Eileen Salmanson
December 3, 2013
suzanne lymberopoulos
dear dr banks and your brother in law, david. i remain the social worker where naomi's mom was a resident during her final days. naomi was a frequent visitor to her mom. naomi was known among our staff to be a class act. she was always gracious and brought a special dignity towards her mom and all the staff. we always remembered her as one of our all time favorite family members. her loss must be difficult for all your family. hoping you have many memories of times you spent to together. she was a very warm and caring woman who undoubtedly will be missed by many. with sympathy for the loss of such a special lady.
December 3, 2013
Monte Kroner
Please accept my sincere condolences at this most difficult time.
December 3, 2013
Dr. Banks,
My deepest sympathies for your loss to you and your children. I only met Naomi on one occasion. She was a lovely woman. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
God Bless You, Jean (Killam) Baldwin (endoscopy)
December 3, 2013
Sandy McCormack
Dear Peter,Daniel ,Deb and Family
please know how much i loved and treasured naomi ;she was a beautiful person inside and ouside ,i am previlaged to have spent so much time with her i will forever keep her in my heart and i will miss her beautiful presence everyday,
Slan abhaile a cairde
(Goodbye awhile my friend)
love sandy
December 2, 2013
Ona Bernstein
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
December 2, 2013
Dr. Banks,
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Marissa (Bernstein) Jameson
December 2, 2013
Renee White
Dr. Banks
I am very sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
December 2, 2013
Jerry Trier
Dear Peter,
Laurel and I send our most sincere condolences to you, your children and other family members. Our thoughts are with you all during these difficult times.
Jerry and Laurel Trier
December 2, 2013
Dr Banks,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jeannine Murphy
December 2, 2013
Gyorgy Baffy
Dear Peter,
Please accept my sincerest condolences in this difficult moment.
Gyorgy Baffy
December 1, 2013
Patti Sheinman
Naomi will always be remembered with love. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
December 1, 2013
Gilda Ingall Spinat
Condolences to the family. Naomi and I were counselors together at Camp Alpine on Cape Cod.
December 1, 2013
Mark Brass
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family on your tragic loss.
December 1, 2013
Alan Davidson
Dr. Banks,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss... please accept my most heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 1, 2013
Janet Gottler
I was so saddened to hear of Naomi's death. She was such a sweetheart. I remember her visiting my mother Lynn Gottler when she was sick. I think my father back fixed Peter and Naomi up! My aunt Evelyn Chefitz sends her deep condolences from NYC also.
November 30, 2013
Adam McKinney
Love you, Naomi!
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