Obituary - JEAN A. RHUBIN

Jean Rhubin, age 69, of Ocoee, passed away on Oct.12, 2018, at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Jean was born on Jan. 18, 1949, in Troy, New York, to the late John and Dolrus Golden. She received her bachelor’s degree from Albany State University and her master’s degree from SUNY. For many years she worked as a Registered Nurse. On May 24, 1970, in Schenectady, she married Robert M. Rhubin, her husband of over 48 years who survives her. In 2002, Jean and Bob relocated to Clermont from New York and joined Congregation Sinai. In 2014, they moved to Ocoee and joined Congregation Ohev Shalom. After they moved to Central Florida, Jean and Bob became devotees of cruising, taking over 14 Disney cruises. Jean was an accomplished fiber artist creating beautiful pieces for friends and family alike.

In addition to her husband, Bob, Jean is survived by her daughters, Julia Rhubin of Connecticut and Stacy Rhubin (Tom Butts) of Walden, New York. She was also the proud grandmother of Hilary, Calvin, Nick and Calvin.

A funeral service was held at the Pavilion at Ohev Shalom Cemetery with Rabbi David Kay officiating. Interment followed in the cemetery. In memory of Jean Rhubin, the family requests contributions to Congregation Ohev Shalom, 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland 32751. http://www.ohevshalom.org or Houndhaven http://www.houndhaven.org

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810. 407-599-1180.