YAMIN, Claudette Goldberg, 65, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mickey and Bernice Goldberg. She is survived by two devoted sons, Elliott of Richmond and Los Angeles, Calif., and Scott of Richmond; one loving daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Chris Queen of Encinitas, Calif.; two grandchildren, Sophia and Jedediah Queen; one brother, Eugene Goldberg and his partner, Mark Bloom, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and a host of beloved family members. A retired mortgage broker and synagogue director, she gave enthusiastically of her time to the community, and in 2004, was honored by Jewish Family Services as their Volunteer of the Year. In the last two years of her life, she joined her son, Elliott, in the struggle to cure juvenile diabetes. The lives of those touched by her unique wit and zest for life will be eternally brightened. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Bliley’s-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/2/2008.

http://www.legacy.com/TimesDispatch/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=106779367

God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly.

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone;

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

Your love is still our guide;

And though we cannot see you,

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

the chain will link again. We Love you Elliott

So Lu how are you doing?

Cats,
You are so sweet to ask. It’s been a tough day. It’s all over our local news. Believe it or not, I had a few crying sessions with some co-wrokers today. We were forunate enough to get to know Claudette. She was the real deal – no pretenses and just as sweet and kind as her son. It’s nice to come here and read all these wonderful comments.

I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see a tribute to Claudette on the show this week, maybe on the results show.

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I loved watching her rooting for her son and being so supportive. I hope Elliott is doing well. I can’t believe this happened.