An inspirational life - Mayer Matalon: March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012

Mayer Michael Matalon's grandchildren carry the coffin containing his body after the service of thanksgiving at the Sha'are Shalom Synagogue on Duke Street in downtown Kingston yesterday....

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