Donna J. Murray

DATELINE: CRANSTON Murray, Donna J., 58, Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She is the daughter of Paul Rusnak and the late Miriam (Lett) Rusnak, and a longtime resident of Cranston. Donna was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #56 in Providence, where she frequently participated in fundraisers and events. Devoted mother of Wayne Murray, Terrance Murray, Carl Murray, Thomas Murray and Michelle Gonzales.  Dear sister of David Clark. Loving grandmother of Elaine, Thomas Jr., Sophia, Ryan, Calvin and Summer. Longtime companion of Daniel Sheehan.  A memorial will be held Saturday, July 14th from 1-5 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 56, 287 Veazie St., Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her...

Posted on Jul 6, 2018 | 5 comments

David Winer

DATELINE: EAST GREENWICH, RI Winer, David A., 92, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Home. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Ratner) Winer for 69 years. Born in New York, NY, son of the late Herman and Hajnalka (Langer) Winer, he recently moved to East Greenwich, having previously lived in South Burlington and Shelburne, VT. David was a proud WWII Marine veteran, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He graduated Syracuse University in 1950 with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He had a long and distinguished career as a businessman throughout the Northeast including his own company, which focused on specialized wood products. He was an avid sports fan, particularly of football, baseball and hockey. David was a member of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue and on...

Posted on Jul 6, 2018 | 4 comments

Joshua M. Gold

DATELINE: Miami Beach, FL Gold, Joshua M., 46, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in FL. He was the beloved husband of Alessandra (Elias) Gold for 15 years. Born in Providence, a cherished son of David and Marcia (Sherman) Gold, he had lived in FL for 8 years, previously living in Pawtucket. He was General Counsel and In House Counsel for How to Manage a Small Law Office and was a real estate lawyer for Marty Taplin, a major real estate developer, in Miami Beach, FL. Joshua was a Mason, a graduate of Moses Brown, McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and NY Law in Manhattan, NY. Devoted father of Kevin and Angelina Gold, both of Miami Beach, FL. Dear brother of Daniel Gold of Pawtucket. Loving uncle of Amelia Gold. Funeral services will be held SUNDAY at 10:30 a.m. in...

Posted on Jul 5, 2018 | 28 comments

Judith B. Barnett

DATELINE: WAKEFIELD Barnett, Judith B., 78, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Stanley Barnett. Born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Nathan and Sally (Tanenbaum) Brodkin, she was a longtime resident of Wakefield, previously living in Philadelphia. She was a librarian professor at URI for over 47 years, and a reference librarian at the Philadelphia Free Library and the Newark Public Library. Judy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Barnard College with her BA, Class of ’59 and Drexel University with her Masters of Library Science, Class of ‘62. She was a member of RI Library Association and American Library Association, IAMSLIC and Congregation Beth David. Judy was a published author of books and articles on marine topics. She was also...

Posted on Jul 5, 2018 | 17 comments