I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mademoiselle Finkelstein. She was a wonderful person and teacher and I am sincere when I say she was instrumental in my becoming a French [and Spanish] teacher-a career I still have and ironically, now in Malden! I was able to contact her a few years back and she, typically, sent me a lovely return message. I will always remember her with great fondness and respect. Sincerely, Janine Ventura Richards