Gertrude Stein Nelson

DATELINE: WARWICK Stein Nelson, Gertrude, 95, of the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Residence, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Hope Hospice. She was the beloved wife of Samuel Nelson for 29 years, previously married to the late Solomon Stein. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Louis and Sadie (Garlick) Deluty, she lived in Warwick for 4 years, and previously in Cranston, Boynton Beach, FL and Woonsocket. She was Director of the Arthur Angelo School of Hair Design in Woonsocket/Providence for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She led the way for the school to become the first accredited cosmetology school in RI. Gert developed a national reputation as a platform artist with the John H. Breck Co. and was instrumental in establishing programs where students provided...

Selma Dubey

DATELINE: Freehold, NJ Dubey, Selma, 96, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Wedgwood Gardens. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Charles Dubey. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Morris and Gertrude (Broomfield) Kaufman, she had lived in New Jersey since 1978, previously living in Rhode Island for 50 years and California for 4 years. She was an expediter at Brown & Sharpe in Providence for 20 years, retiring in 1978. Selma was an avid knitter, reader and storyteller. Devoted mother of the late Steven H. Dubey and Barbara J. Bergen. Dear sister of John Kaufman of Coventry, RI and FL, Melvin “Marty” Kaufman of Cranston, Frances Rodynsky of Boca Raton, FL and the late Leo Kaufman, Sadie Shanfield, Evelyn Goldberg and Florence Cannon. Loving...

Jerome B. Spunt

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Spunt, Jerome B., 88, died April 30, 2017 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late David and Reva (Riscin) Spunt, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. He was an attorney for many years. Jerome was a Navy veteran. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, and active at JCC.  Jerome also sat on the Board of Directors at the Providence Center.  He was a kind man, who was always willing to act as a host to visitors and give to others, even when he had little himself. Dear brother of Barbara Bernstein of East Providence. Loving uncle to two nieces, one nephew, one great-niece and three great-nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers,...

Joseph L. Mal

DATELINE: SMITHFIELD Mal, Joseph L., 96, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was formerly married to Marjorie Martin. Born in Providence, a son of the late Hyman and Rebecca (Hershkowitz) Malachowsky, he was a longtime resident of Providence and Pawtucket until moving to Smithfield 8 years ago. He was the owner of Mal’s Auto Seat Covers in Pawtucket for 18 years and an electrician at RI Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1983. Joseph was a WWII Coast Guard veteran, serving in Seattle and Florida. He graduated from Central High School in Providence.  Joseph was a member of the Jenks Masonic Lodge #24 and Touro Fraternal Association. Devoted father of Jason Mal of Smithfield and April Mooney and her husband, James, of Lincoln. Dear...

Ira Bazar

DATELINE: WARWICK Bazar, Ira, 92, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Tamarisk Assisted Living in Warwick, RI. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Katz) Bazar, born in Providence a son of the late Samuel and Jenny (Bloom) Bazar. He was the owner and president of AS Manufacturing, retiring in 1989.  Ira was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of the former Hebrew Free Loan Association. Ira was an avid boater and fisherman. He was an active member of the East Greenwich Power Squandron.  He was the devoted father of Joel Bazar and his wife Randie and Kenneth Bazar and his wife Pamela.  Dear brother of Banice Bazar and his wife, Beverly, the late Meyer Bazar, Martin Bazar and Paul Bazar and Doris Gordon and brother-in-law of June...