Sidney Marcus

DATELINE: COVENTRY Marcus, Sidney, 91, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Alpine Retirement Home. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Charles) Marcus for 59 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Samuel and Vitta Marcus, he recently moved to Coventry, previously living in Warwick and Cranston. He was a chemist for Teknor Apex in Pawtucket for 54 years, retiring in 1993. Sidney was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving in Korea. He was a member of Temple Sinai, it’s Brotherhood and the Jewish War Veterans.  Sidney enjoyed woodworking, gardening and geology. Devoted father of Robert Marcus and his wife, Paula, of Wiscasset, ME and Steven Marcus and his wife, Reneé, of Warwick.  Dear brother of Jean Free of Manhattan, NY and the late Edith Ingber....

Posted on Oct 13, 2019 | 3 comments

Elaine A. Kaner

DATELINE: Dartmouth Kaner, Elaine A., 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Residence at Cedar Dell. She was the beloved wife of Leonard Kaner for 66 years. Born in Newark, NJ, a daughter of the late Max and Gertrude (Mintz) Blake, she had lived in Dartmouth for 4 years, previously living in New Bedford. She was formerly the executive secretary at St. Julie’s for 15 years. Elaine was a member of Tifereth Israel Congregation and volunteered for St. Luke’s Hospital. Devoted mother of Marc Kaner and his wife, Lina, of Mattapoisett, MA, Lawrence Kaner and his wife, Kim, of Manchester by the Sea, MA, and Mindy Goldstein and her husband, Richard, of Mattapoisett. Dear sister of the late Robert Blake. Loving...

Posted on Oct 12, 2019 | 2 comments

Gayle Myers Sock

DATELINE: NARRAGANSETT Sock, Gayle Myers, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019.  Gayle was born on May 26, 1948 in Providence, RI to Reuben and Harriett Myers.  She earned her undergraduate degree from University of Miami before getting a master’s degree in Education from Suffolk University, after which she taught elementary school.  On May 27, 1973 she married Phil Sock.  They raised their two children, Josh and Aliza, in East Greenwich.  Her love of the beach brought them to live full time in Narragansett.  She enjoyed art and traveling, along with long walks in the fresh ocean air. Her focus was always on providing support and comfort to her family.  She was known as GG to her four grandchildren,...

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 | 4 comments

Blanche Broeder

DATELINE: LAUDERHILL, FL Broeder, Blanche, 91, died Monday, September 30, 2019 at Trustbridge Hospice. Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Harry and Jessie (Linder) Bernstein, she had lived in Lauderhill for 40 years, previously living in Queens, NY. She was a real estate broker for Prudential and Merrill Lynch. Blanche was a master bridge tournament player and she loved to travel, especially on cruises. Devoted mother of the late Wesley Broeder and Saundra Broeder. Sister of the late Hope Romeo. Loving grandmother of Rebecca Jacobs and Joshua Taylor.  Cherished great grandmother of Shaina, Wyatt and Cole Jacobs and Jack Taylor.  Former wife of William Broeder. Graveside services will be held MONDAY at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road,...

Posted on Oct 5, 2019 | 1 comment

Hope Kaufman (Hornstein)

DATELINE: CRANSTON Kaufman, Hope (Hornstein), 93, passed away October 4 in her daughter’s arms at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.  Beloved mother and dearest friend of Meredith Kaufman Ricci and her husband, John. Hope’s greatest joys in life were her cherished grandsons, David G. and Michael J. Ricci. Her gentle and loving soul will be deeply missed. Graveside services will be held TUESDAY at 10:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Alzheimer’s Center, 25 Brayton Ave., Cranston, RI 02920 or St. Elizabeth Home Activities Dept., 1 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818.  Shiva will be private.

Posted on Oct 4, 2019 | 4 comments