Claire Levin

DATELINE: DARTMOUTH Levin, Claire, 82, of Slocum Road, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Brandon Woods Dartmouth.  She was the beloved wife of Fred Levin for 57 years.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Solomon and Sarah (Rousso) Elias, she had lived in Dartmouth for 23 years, previously living in New Bedford.  She was a clerk for the family business, Levin Marine Supplies, for 30 years, retiring in 2014.  Claire was a member of Tifereth Israel and its Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the former Hebrew Ladies Helping Hands.  Devoted mother of Howard Levin and his wife, Sharon, of Southington, CT, Steve Levin and his wife, Joyce, of Kingston, MA and Jerry Levin and his wife, Susan, of Dartmouth. Loving grandmother of Alyssa, Andrew, Daniel, Julia and the...

Ida Goldstein Paster

DATELINE: CRANSTON Paster, Ida Goldstein, 104, of 222 Beechwood Drive, died Sunday, September 18, 2016  at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Paster.  Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Sentler) Goldstein, she had lived in Cranston for 8 years, previously a longtime resident of Pawtucket.  Ida was a member of Temple Beth-El and its sisterhood.  She was a founding member of the Crestwood Country Club and an active member of numerous charitable organizations.  Devoted mother of Sandra Strauss and her husband, Justin “Jay” Strauss of Cranston and the late Lorna Osiason and her husband, Burt, of Tampa, FL.  Dear sister of the late Aron Goldstein and his wife, Barbara. Loving grandmother of Lauren Blum and her husband,...

Shirley Ann Katz

DATELINE: New Bedford Katz, Shirley Ann, 102, died Sunday, Sep. 11, 2016 at the St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was a mom, hairdresser, and a beloved community member.  She was an avid poker player, loved cooking, knitting, sewing, dancing, and visiting with family and friends.  Shirley was a member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and its Sisterhood. Beloved daughter of the late Barney and Rose (Long) Goldstein, wife of the late Gilbert Katz, sister of Sanford Goldstein, and the late Reba, Jennie, Stanley, Hyman, and Samuel Goldstein.  Shirley was loved dearly by her daughter and son, Deborah and Jeffrey Katz, her nieces and nephews, Bernice, Bradford and the late Steven Goldstein, her granddaughters Gabrielle and Jodi Katz, and extended family...

Sadie Muffs

DATELINE: WARWICK Muffs, Sadie, 98, of Tamarisk, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Kent Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Muffs.  Born in Putnam, CT, a daughter of the late Isadore and Gertrude (Zultowsky) Spiegalman, she had lived in Warwick for 26 years, previously living in Providence.  She attended nursing school in New York City.  Sadie was an active member of the former Temple Beth David, as a member of its Sisterhood, Motherhood, and School Board.  She was also a life member of Hadassah.  Devoted mother of Dr. Michael Muffs and his wife, Lauren, of Poughkeepsie, NY and the late Iris Muffs Goldfinger and her husband, Michael, of Rockville, MD.  Dear sister of Sally Carver of Warwick and the late David Spiegalman.  Loving...

Jeanne Lawson

Lawson, Jeanne, 96, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at John Clarke Retirement Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Eric Lawson for 62 years. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Sara (Rubin) Stabin, she was a longtime resident of Fall River and a teacher in the Fall River School System. Jeanne was a graduate of Hunter College in New York City, Class of 1940.  She was a member of Temple Beth-El, a life member of Hadassah and also a member of Brandeis Group.  Devoted mother of Mark Lawson and his companion, Marsha Willis, of Denver, CO and Denise Lawson and her companion, Luther Roberts, of Tiverton, RI.  Dear sister of Harvey Stabin and his wife, Risa, of Jamaica, NY.  Loving grandmother of Rima and cherished great...