Harold E. Grant

DATELINE: Cranston Grant, Harold E., 92, of 40 Sachem Dr., died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Kent Regency. He was the beloved husband of Edith (Engelson) Grant for 65 years. Born in New York, NY, a son of the late Herman and Ethel (Hymes) Goldstein, he had lived in Cranston for 47 years. Harold was the owner and general manager of Bess Textiles in Pawtucket for 26 years and previously owned Peter Pan Textiles in Paterson, NJ, retiring in 1990. He was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the European Theater as a 1st Lieutenant from 1944 to 1946. He received a Purple Heart during the “Battle of the Bulge.”  Harold received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in 1943 and was voted “Best Athlete” in 1942. He was a member of Temple Sinai...

Milton L. Unterberger

DATELINE: Coventry Unterberger, Milton L., 78, of Main St., died Friday, June 28, 2013, at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marlene L. (Geisler) Unterberger for 49 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Charles and Bertha (Helde) Unterberger, he had lived in Coventry, previously residing in Cranston and Groton, CT. Milton was an engineer for AT&T, Western Electric and Underwriters Laboratories, retiring 25 years ago. He was an army veteran. Milton was a member of Mensa and enjoyed science, mathematics, music and dancing. Devoted father of Brian Unterberger and his wife Suzanne of Westerly and Cheryl Eastwood and her husband Sean of Israel. Dear brother of the late Edith Corriel and Jeannie Fischman. Loving grandfather of Yocheved,...

Bernard Raisman

Dateline: Worcester, MA Raisman, Bernard, 81, of Blaire House, died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Blaire House. Born in Framingham, MA, a son of the late Milton and Lee (Shapiro) Raisman, he had lived in Worcester for 2 years, previously residing in Rhode Island and Mexico. He was the owner and founder of Product Design and Sales Corp. since 1975, retiring in 1993. Devoted father of Greg Raisman and his wife Beth of Portland, OR, Lisa Sacks and her husband Stephen of Millbury, MA, Kim Ellery and her husband Michael of East Greenwich and Karen Raisman and her partner, Louie Barbato, of West Warwick. Dear brother of the late Gary Zarchen and Nancy Zarchen. Loving grandfather of Danielle, Derek, Alicia, Megan and Rachel. Cherished great grandfather of Robbie. He leaves...

Ruth Max

DATELINE: Tamarac, FL Max, Ruth, 85, died Saturday, June 22 at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL.  She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Max.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida (Zaidel) Lieberman, she had lived in Tamarac, FL.  She worked in administration at Brown University until her retirement.  Devoted mother of Bert Max and his wife, Bobbie, of Furlong, PA.  Dear sister of the late Harvey Lieberman.  Loving grandmother of Bryan and Randi.  Cherished great grandmother of Talia and Brayden.  Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services,...

Bernard Freeman

DATELINE: West Warwick Freeman, Bernard, 85, of West View Nursing Home, died Friday, June 21 at the home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly (Resevitz) Freeman.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Solomon and Sophie (Rosner) Freeman, he had lived in Warwick for 50 years.  He was loan officer at Fleet Bank for 15 years and had a private accounting practice.  Bernard was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the Pacific Theatre.  He was a former member of Temple Am David and a member of Masons Overseas Lodge AF & AM and Jewish War Veterans.  He was a graduate of Bentley College and an avid softball player.  Devoted father of Paul Freeman and his wife, Daureen, of Coventry, and Barry Freeman and his wife, Diane, of Haverhill, MA.  Dear brother...