Stein, Bernice (Dansky), 84, of Brookline MA, formerly of South Bend IN died suddenly August 25, 2010. She was the wife of the late George Stein and is survived by her daughter Judith Stein and her wife Meridith Lawrence of Cambridge, MA, son Mark Stein, daughter Deborah Stein, her husband Chris Fortune and grandson, Nate Fortune, of Efland, NC. B spent her last few years happily living in independent senior housing where she was a member of the Residents Council and participated in many community activities. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Brookline Public Library (attn: Admin. Office) 361 Washington St. Brookline, MA 02445; Center Communities of Brookline, 100 Centre St. Brookline, MA 02446 (attn: Sophia Powell); or to the charity of your choice. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com