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Helen Silverstein Ratner 1927 - 2022

Helen (Silverstein) Ratner of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida United States was born on November 10, 1927, and died at age 94 years old on August 18, 2022. Helen Ratner was buried on August 21, 2020 at Sons of Jacob Cemetery Winsted Rd, in Torrington, Litchfield County, CT.

Helen (Silverstein) Ratner

Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida United States

November 10, 1927

August 18, 2022

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Introduction

After a life well-lived, Helen Silverstein Ratner passed away on August 18th at age 94. Born November 10, 1927, she was a woman ahead of her time who, through her intelligence and perseverance was able to accomplish much and leave an indelible mark on anyone who knew her. Her energy and acumen were unmatchable. The family will sit Shiva at Jill’s home in Katonah, NY the week of August 21st. For Shiva information, contact Bet Torah at (914) 666-7595. Shiva will be outdoors weather permitting and daily evening Minyan can be accessed by zoom:
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11/10

1927

Birthday

November 10, 1927

Birthdate

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Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Frank Ratner was the love of her life, who she married at 19 and was her soulmate until his death in 1998. She is survived by her three children Lee Ratner, Rebecca (Beth) Lyons and Jill Ratner, their spouses David, Joel and Andrea, 9 grandchildren Michael, Andrew, Naomi, Sam, Jennifer, Nicole, Stephen, Jane Alyce, and Monica, their spouses, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Nationality & Locations

She grew up in Flushing New York, where she raised her family. She retired to Woodridge Lake in Goshen, Connecticut and Boca Raton in Florida. During her later years she lived at Harbour’s Edge in Delray Beach and most recently at Plymouth Harbor in Sarasota, Florida.
Early Life & Education

Graduated from Wellesley College Phi Beta Kappa in 1948, and went on to receive a Masters of Education from Teachers College at Columbia.
Religious Beliefs

The family will sit Shiva at Jill’s home in Katonah, NY the week of August 21st.
Professional Career

While living in New York, she taught and was a guidance counselor at Bayside High School, she was the Chairman of Biology at Bryant High School and then head of the Science Department at The Nightingale-Bamford School. She was especially proud of her work teaching advanced placement biology and the successes of her students. Her teaching career touched many young minds and hearts.
Personal Life & Family

She became a self-taught financial manager for herself and her family, managed her husband’s medical practice, and kept active through tennis, golf, bridge, daily walks, travel and trips to the theater, opera and ballet.
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2022

Death

August 18, 2022

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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08/21

2020

Gravesite & Burial

August 21, 2020

Funeral date
Sons of Jacob Cemetery Winsted Rd, in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut 06790, United States
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