ELAINE ULLMAN CHARLES's Obituary
Elaine Ullman Charles July 4, 2020 Elaine Ullman Charles, 89, of West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Syracuse, New York, died July 4, 2020 at her home in Florida. Elaine was born in Syracuse and graduated Syracuse University in 1952 with a B.A. in Education. She married Walter A. Charles M.D. and had two sons, Mark and Steven.
A passionate believer in community service, Elaine was on the Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education for 10 years and also served as its President and Vice President. She was on the boards of the Jewish Community Center, Visiting Nurse Association, and DeWitt Recreation Council and served in a variety of roles at the Syracuse Symphony, Syracuse Jewish Federation, the Jewish Home of Central New York, Hadassah, the Everson Museum, Syracuse Jewish Family Service, the United Way and other civic organizations. She enjoyed the arts and was a champion duplicate bridge player.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Walter A. Charles. Survived by sons, Mark Charles (and his former wife Cindy Charles) and Steven (Julie) Charles; and her beloved grandchildren, Ben, Noah and Arie Charles.
Services and burial were conducted in Boynton Beach, Florida. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Welfare Federation or a local hospice organization. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits
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