KATZ, GERTRUDE KATHERINE (MELAMED)– of Boston, formerly of Chelsea & Revere. Entered into rest January 4, 2013. Former wife of Samuel Katz. Devoted mother of Michael Katz & his wife Barbara of Marblehead and Barry Katz & his wife Debra of Hull. Loving sister of Israel Melamed & his wife Laurie of Woburn and Alexander Melamed of North Reading. Cherished grandmother of Randall Katz, Benjamin Katz, Rebecca Katz, Daniel Katz & his fiancé Morgan and Jonathan Katz. Graveside services at Temple Emanu-El Memorial Park, Danvers on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12:00 Noon. Memorial Observance following the graveside service on Monday at the home of Michael & Barbara Katz. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to The Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02131.