Ruzumna- Lawrence M.D., of Weston, Mass. Husband of Heidi (Cohen) father of Jeremy, David and his wife Jennifer, and Joshua. Grandfather of Sarah and Samuel, brother of Betty Ruth Gilbert and her late husband Sheldon, Edward and his wife Karin, and the late Caroline Peck; son-in-law of Julius Cohen and the late Doris. Larry was a physician for 45 years, practicing first as a psychiatrist in California, then an Internist in California and then an internist in Massachusetts for the past 20 years.Larry was adored by his family. Larry was one of the founders of the Norwood PCMA group, and remained active in its governance until he retired in March 2011. Larry was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2010, but he amazed his doctors, and inspired his family and his friends with the vigor of his fight against his illness.Larry’s battle ended on the morning of August 9, 2012, when he found peace exactly as he wished – at home surrounded by his wife and children. The quiet confidence and wisdom that guided Larry’s life will continue to inspire his friends and family. Services will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Newton, on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00 p.m. Sunday,and continuing Monday and Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, ATTN: Dr. Robert Mayer Gastrointestinal Research Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.