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Joan Dolinsky
There will be a live-streamed graveside service on Friday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. for Joan Platt (Saxe) Dolinsky of Hingham, formerly of Lincoln and Swampscott, who passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 25. She was the daughter of the late Hyman and Sylvia (Allen) Saxe. She was raised in Brookline, and attended Brookline High School and Mount Ida College and received her bachelor’s degree from Bentley University.
Joan is survived by her loving husband Larry Dolinsky of Hingham and her children Jeri Smoller (Mark) of Needham, Donna Platt of Southborough and Eric Platt (Pao) of Portsmouth, N.H. Her pride and joy were her four grandchildren Billy Smoller (Rachel Books), Rachel Beth Smoller, Andrew and Jason Michalik, and three cherished great grandchildren (Gabe, Emma and Sophie Smoller). She also leaves her siblings Janet, Judy, and John Saxe, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harvey Platt, and her brother Joel Saxe.
Joan had many interests. She was an avid sports fan, bridge player, and bicyclist, having ridden her bike with Larry around the world for the entire year 2000. There were other bike trips from coast to coast and the length of the Mississippi. She loved to travel with Larry to many different places around the world. Joan was an avid reader, theater fan and also enjoyed sailing. Family meant everything to her, and she reveled in all of her family gatherings.
After the burial, shiva will be held via Zoom by private invitation. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift). Arrangements handled by Brezniak Funeral Directors.
Larry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joan. She was a special person, always so kind and fun to talk to. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will miss her.