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MALCOLM FREEDMAN Obituary

FREEDMAN, Dr. Malcolm Died unexpectedly of heart disease, on August 27, 2025, in Springfield, MA. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, and later in life, a graduate of medical school in Miami, practicing psychiatry for 25 years. He leaves behind his loving wife, Betsey of Enfield, CT, married 30 years; his son, Jeffrey of Boston, MA; his daughter, Nancy of Florence, NJ; former daughter-in-law, Cindy Freedman of Pembroke, NH; and grandchildren, Zoe, Chloe and Beau. Dr. Malcolm was a dedicated physician, devoted to his many patients. He loved sports and especially discussing westerns and a good bag of chips and a coke. He worked as a psychiatrist at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT and after in West Springfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to JGSLifecare, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106, jgslifecare.org. A Memorial Service will be this Sunday, August 31, at 11:00 AM, at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home in SPRINGFIELD, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2025.

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Marisol Fernandez

October 30, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Freedman family. May Malcolm's memory bring you comfort. I was his nurse, when he was practicing here in Las Vegas, NV. He was generous, kind, friendly, & empathetic with his patients. I missed him when he left. I've thought about him through the years; saddened by his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
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Christopher Hebert

September 4, 2025

I was a patient of Dr. Freedman for about five years. The professional observations and advice I received from him were always given with warmth and reassurance, two things the afflicted need and want. Thank you Dr. Freedman. Shalom.

Dr. LaRay Price

August 30, 2025

My family and I extend our deepest condolences to the Freedman Family. Doc was a treasured friend and mentor. He was a significant influence on my growth as a psychologist, and I will always remember him fondly. May he rest in power and peace. Imani

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richard perlman

August 30, 2025

Our entire family, Bonnie, Richard, Jeff and Toby extend our condolences to Mal's family. Trenton was where it all began. Mal and I knew each from when we were teenagers.

Dennis Yard

August 30, 2025

To the Freedman Family I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. In the early sixties Mal worked in the Trenton Post office while going to Dental School. He would pick me up buy me breakfast and then go to School so that he would receive credits for his work. He had a GREAT personality and a Zest for Life!

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