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Cambridge, MA 02141
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 Bette D. (Bogard) Kurland age 75, of Cambridge, MA, died on July 9, 2009 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Bette was born on December 23, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Bette received a bachelor's Degree in Education at Boston University and a Master's in Counseling at Lesley University. Bette was the loving mother of Steven, Thomas, Gregory and Alison Kurland. She raised her children in West Hartford, Ct. and then lived in Cambridge, MA. Bette was proud of her career. She worked in banking, counseling and real estate, finishing her career at Hunneman Coldwell/Banker in Cambridge,MA. She brought enormous understanding, social skills and business instincts to her career as well as empathy, understanding and rapport. Many of her closest friends began as customers. She had many hobbies and interests, including politics, writing, spirituality and the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her loving daughter in laws Darcy Hammer and Lori Kurland, Her sister Geraldine Glimcher, Brother Marshall Bogard and other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday July 17th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St.,Cambridge, MA 02141.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.