Selma L. Weiner, 88

Selma L. (Rosenfield) Weiner of Hull, daughter of late Ada (Sherman) and Joseph Rosenfield, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 17 in the comfort of her loving family. She was 88.

Born Sept. 24, 1933, she attended the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Boston and cosmetology school. Mrs. Weiner worked at the Boston State Hospital assisting patients with their hair and makeup. She continued her love of helping others throughout her life, working at Wrentham State Hospital, caring for AIDS patients, and until she was 87 years old, working with senior citizens at the Hebrew Rehabilitation center in Jamaica Plain.

She was the devoted mother of the late Eric M. Weiner and his wife, Marianne Weiner of Hull, Carla L. Keith and her husband, Andrew, of South Easton, Gary D. Weiner and his wife, Dale, of Jasper, GA, Bruce D. Weiner of Hull, and Mark R. Weiner of St. Petersburg, FL. 

Mrs. Weiner was a beloved Nana to her eight grandchildren, cherished Bubbie to her 10 great-grandchildren and godson. She also leaves behind many of her children’s friends from Mattapan and Hull who remember sitting around her kitchen table as teens, sharing their lives. 

Mrs. Weiner was a fierce woman; she loved unconditionally and spent her life taking care of those around her. She was never one to shy away from giving her opinion and was a confidant to her family and friends. Her love, friendship, and generosity was shared with so many.

She was an avid animal lover. Her beloved cat stayed by her side during her illness. Mrs. Weiner loved going to the movies, live music and shows, playing bingo, and spending time with her family and friends. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Mrs. Weiner’s name to Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or South Shore Hospice, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370.