Dolly C Sadow

Dolly C. Sadow (Goodman) of Bedford, MA on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of 41 years to David Goodman. Devoted mother of Danya Goodman and her partner Chris Muller, and Dara Goodman and her fiancé Jacob Goldston. Beloved sister of Dino Cohen and his wife Mayola. Aunt and cousin to many.

Dolly was born in Athens, Greece, to holocaust survivors and immigrated at the age of 18. Dolly dedicated her career to serving veterans with mental illness and touched so many lives, not only of her patients but of her students, colleagues, and friends. As a board-certified clinical psychologist diplomate, during her distinguished career she published numerous papers, sat on multiple committees, and received many awards, including a special presidential citation from the American Psychological Association. A lifelong lover of learning, she was valedictorian of Wellesley College and would beat you at Scrabble.

She created community wherever she was, from neighborhood tea groups to social action committees on injustice, inequality, homelessness, and mental health stigma. Through her tireless efforts, she fought for and helped start the Bedford after-school program that has assisted so many families. She saw the beauty in every leaf, traveled to over 40 countries and spoke seven languages. She will be remembered for her compassion for others, her adventurous spirit, and her appreciation for the magic in everyday life. She adored her daughters and was lucky enough to spend over 40 years with the love of her life, David, and showed it in everything she did. She is loved to infinity and beyond.

Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA on Tuesday, October 11 at 11AM. Interment to follow at Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dolly’s memory may be made to The Anti-Defamation League at www. adl.org/donate, the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org/ donate, or to the American Association of University Women at my.aauw.org/ donation-product-detail