Stephen Kaufman Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Kaufman of Eliot, Maine, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 1, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isidore Kaufman and Esther Kaufman (Perlman); and his sister Judy. He is survived by: his former wife Susie Kaufman; his son Isaac; his former spouse Cia Elkin; his stepsons, Noah Elkin and Samson Elkin; his daughter Rachel Kaufman; his stepchildren, Ariel Shrum and Sophie Tracy; his wife Kayaâ; and his grandsons, Jonah, Asher and Isaac (Kim Ferencik).
In lieu of flowers the family requests that charitable donations in memory of Steve be given to either the New Israel Fund, YIVO or the Temple Israel-Portsmouth Tikkun Olam Fund.
