Lorraine Weissman

DATELINE: CRANSTON Weissman, Lorraine, 94, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Hyman Weissman. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Goodstein) Kurzer, she had lived in Cranston for over 25 years, previously living on the east side of Providence. Lorraine graduated from Hunter College with a BA in Fine Arts and was an avid artist and seamstress. She was a member of Temple Beth-El and former member of Crestwood and Ledgemont Country Clubs.  She was also a member of her book club for 56 years and enjoyed playing bridge and canasta. Devoted mother of Karen Weissman and her husband, Steven Pomerantz, of Danbury, CT, Beth Jerome and her husband, Granger, of Tiverton and Jerry Weissman and his former...

Desi Weis Chernov

DATELINE: WEST HARTFORD, CT Chernov, Desi Weis, 86, died peacefully in West Hartford on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Chernov. Born in Poland, a daughter of the late David and Malcha (Siegel) Feldman, she had lived in West Hartford for 17 years, previously living in Warwick and Providence. As a survivor of the Holocaust, Desi became an orphan at a young age. Her devotion to her four children was evident as she raised a very loving family and created a bond that has kept everyone extremely close. She most enjoyed hearing from her children on a daily basis at least once and often more! Desi’s favorite pastime truly was to be with her caring family and special friends and she enjoyed watching and listening in on conversations...

Leigh J. Namerow

DATELINE: West Warwick Namerow, Leigh J., 74, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (La Porte) Namerow for 37 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Maurice and Anita (Schmelz) Namerow, he had lived in West Warwick since 1980. Dear brother Sandra Namerow of Warwick and Lori Pontus of East Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, Attention Jonna W., 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741.  Funeral services and Shiva will be private.

Shelton Golden

DATELINE: NARRAGANSETT Golden, Shelton, 90, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Marcia (Zakoff) Golden for 67 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Benjamin and Irene (Dworkis) Golden, he had lived in Narragansett and Hallandale Beach, FL for 30 years, previously living in Cranston. Shelton was a WWII Army veteran, serving during the Occupation of Japan. He was a member of Congregation Beth David, Touro Fraternal Association, Narragansett Lions Club and the Mason’s Overseas Lodge. Shelton was a family man, coaching various sports teams for his sons and grandson and never missed any of his sons’ sports games.  He loved his grandchildren, teaching them how to swim and taking them down to the...

Marcia L. Kaplan

DATELINE: CRANSTON Kaplan, Marcia L., 81, died October 17, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Harold Kaplan for 58 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Bernard and Zelda (Sklut) Hittner, she was a lifelong resident of Cranston. She was an administrator for Rhode Island Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry for 20 years, retiring in 1999. Marcia was a graduate of Cranston East High School, Class of ’56, and University of RI, Class of ’60.  She was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel and its sisterhood and bowling league.  She was an active member and officer of the PTA in Hugh B. Bain Middle School and Stadium Elementary School.  Marcia was also the Vice President of the Residence Council at Cedar Crest Home. Devoted mother...