It is with great sadness that I inform the congregation of the passing of Dena Olshansky Kaplan, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Mitchell Kaplan (Jill), David Kaplan (Inga) and Lisa Kaplan Ashenmil (Warren). Beloved grandmother of Jaye and Ethan Kaplan and Jeremy and Jessica Ashenmil. Loving companion of Bennett Brooks and sister of Kenneth Olshansky
Dena was predeceased by her husband Jay Kaplan.
A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2 pm at Temple Beth El, Stamford, CT.
Shiva will be held at Temple Beth El of Stamford, CT immediately following internment on Wednesday until 4pm and from 6-8 pm, Thursday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, and Friday 10-12 pm. Ma'ariv services will take place there at 7 PM on Wed. and Thursday.
Donations may be made in Dena's memory to Hadassah, UJF of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien or to the Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Center.
May the mourners be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Rabbi Joshua Hammerman
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