Ronne Lee Kaufman's Obituary
Ronne Lee Kaufman died peacefully on August 23, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at the age of 79. Ronne was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. She grew up in Larchmont, NY, where she graduated from Mamaroneck High School, class of 1962 and from the University of Pittsburgh, class of 1966. She spent much of her young adulthood living in New York City working in children’s educational publishing and enjoying life. She later moved to the suburbs, back to her roots in Westchester County, NY and adopted her daughter Lauren, who would become the apple of her eye. After working in publishing for many years, she was finally able to achieve her dream and work as a preschool teacher – she always loved children and found it truly rewarding. Ronne eventually retired and moved to Florida, spending her last 10 years in Palm Beach County living the true “Florida lifestyle” and enjoying everything it had to offer. Ronne was a breast cancer survivor, and in 2021 was diagnosed with lung cancer; after fighting for several years, she finally succumbed to her illnesses. Ronne is survived by daughter Lauren and son-in-law Justin (Bergen). She was predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Jerome Kaufman, by her sister Lynn Kaufman and brother Richard Kaufman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make donations in her name to the American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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