Marilyn “Lynne” (Fishman) Zolot, of Marblehead, entered into rest on Saturday evening, Feb. 14, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Zolot. Devoted mother of Susan Zolot Silverman, Neil Zolot and Jill Zolot and her husband Brian Ashe. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Ashe and Samantha Silverman. Loving sister of the late Judith Matloff and Samuel Fishman. Dear daughter of the late Jake and Etta (Cover) Fishman and adored aunt and great aunt of many.
Lynne was born and raised in Dorchester, where she attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School and was a member of the Young Judea organization. She continued her education at Fisher Junior College, earning a degree in secretarial studies. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper in Boston’s garment district.
In 1952, she married Arthur, the love of her life, enjoying 62 years of marriage, settling first in Salem before moving to their beloved Marblehead in 1964, where they became lifelong residents and raised their family. They were world travelers, often journeying to Israel and Europe and sailing charter boats in the Caribbean. In addition, they started and ran an avionics and electronics firm at Beverly Airport, where Lynne was responsible for the office-side of the operation.
Lynne was an active member of Temple Sinai in Marblehead serving on many boards and chairing the committee to renovate the main sanctuary. She also was an avid sailor, belonging to the Dolphin Yacht Club and later the Marblehead Yacht Club. In addition, she was a member of Temple Sinai Sisterhood and Hadassah. She was formerly a member of Temple Shalom in Salem.
In later years, she was thrilled to welcome her two beloved granddaughters, Hannah and Samantha, and loved being an integral part of their lives.
A funeral service will be held at Temple Sinai, 1 Community Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. Burial at Temple Sinai Cemetery, 49 Buxton Road, Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Lynne’s memory to Temple Sinai. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.
