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Mike Morin
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Debbie Cohen Posted Tuesday, August 23, 2011 07:52 AM *Photo from the 1977 Miss Hall's School Yearbook
Published: November 15, 2001 de ROTHSCHILD – Debra Elisa, 42 years old, on November 13, 2001.
Debra, beloved wife of Robert de Rothschild, mother of Jacob Alain de Rothschild, daughter of Leonard and Ileen Cohen, sister of Joel M. Cohen, aunt, niece, cousin and sister-in-law to many, loved and revered by all. Debra graduated from Miss Hall's School, Brandeis University and Emory University School of Law. A brilliant and dedicated attorney both in public and private practice, Debra pioneered the defense of battered women and was universally respected by colleagues, adversaries and jurists. Debra was an adjunct professor of law at Emory, Pace, and Cardozo law schools and was a Trustee of Miss Hall's School. Debra's immense charm and gentle strength transformed and touched so many lives and she was loved by all who knew her. She leaves an immense void and will be deeply missed by all of her friends and family. The funeral will occur at Park Avenue Synagogue, 50 E. 87 St, November 15, 2001, 11AM.
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Regina Walsh Troast
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Debbie Cohen Posted Saturday, August 18, 2012 09:43 PM I'm so glad Debbie has been included here. She and I were good friends at South Junior High and especially in 9th grade. I'll never forget this presentation we did for an English? class on Israel in 9th grade... we concluded by doing a dance around the room... a traditional dance, the hora. We laughed and laughed...it was so much fun and I don't think the teacher or the class knew what to make of us! Debbie was very smart and we were a bit competitive. I lost touch with her through the years after she left PHS. I ran into her while we were both jogging on Williams St. on a visit to Pittsfield in maybe... 1998. We hugged and had a wonderful "catch up". I was particularly interested in her work. When she turned to jog away I remember thinking how healthy and fit she looked and I remember Williams St. was unusually quiet. I wondered if our paths would cross again. It seemed soon after that my sister told me of her marriage after 40 (like me) and then motherhood post 40 (also like me). My heart went out to her family and especially Debbie as I learned of her illness as she was parenting a toddler. I couldn't imagine that. She was a terrific person. I was very sad to hear of her passing. Regina Walsh Troast |
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Lori Keehnle Archambault
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RE: Debbie Cohen Posted Monday, August 20, 2012 10:51 AM
Regina - sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing that..... |
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