Samdperil, Lynda B.

Lynda B. Samdperil, 73, a retired manufacturer’s representative for children’s clothing whose personal style reflected her flair for fashion, died April 19 in Hopkinton, Mass. A 1967 graduate of Hope High School and then of Garland Junior College in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Edwyna Samdperil of Providence and Florida, and the sister of Fredda Korber (Michael) of Colorado, formerly of Barrington, and the late Paul Samdperil of Cranston. A Boston resident for many years, Lynda represented several clothing lines in the Bayside Expo Center. Born  May 2, 1949 in Lowell, Mass., she was the aunt of Maurice Dressler (Abigail) of Concord, Mass., and Allison Dressler Kramer (Glenn) of Natick, Mass. She was the great-aunt of Charlotte and Teddy...

Linsky, Leonard A.

Providence Linsky, Leonard A., 95, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport. He was the beloved husband of Barbara L. Linsky for seventy-five beautiful years. Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Israel and Lillian (Moran) Linsky, he had lived in Providence for sixty-three years, previously living in Woonsocket. Leonard served during World War II in the Army, he mostly spent his time in Belgium and Castle, Germany. He was a Polymer Chemist in the plastics industry. When he finally retired, he was able to chase his passion in bridge and was finally able to enjoy watching his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox, of whom he was a lifelong fan. Devoted father of Debra Wasserman of Bonita Springs, FL, and her late husband, Alan Wasserman,...

Samdperil, Lynda B.

Hopkinton, MA Lynda B. Samdperil, 73, a retired manufacturer’s representative for children’s clothing whose personal style reflected her flair for fashion, died April 19 in Hopkinton, Mass. A 1967 graduate of Hope High School and then of Garland Junior College in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Edwyna Samdperil of Providence and Florida, and the sister of Fredda Korber (Michael) of Colorado, formerly of Barrington. A Boston resident for many years, Lynda represented several clothing lines in the Bayside Expo Center. Born May 2, 1949 in Lowell, Mass., she was the aunt of Maurice Dressler (Abigail) of Concord, Mass., and Allison Dressler Kramer (Glenn) of Natick, Mass. She was the great-aunt of Charlotte and Teddy Dressler and Talia, Lulu,...

Cohen, Sheila B.

NEW BEDFORD, MA Cohen, Sheila Barbara, 88, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Saul Cohen.  Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Max and Leah (Bowers) Osofsky, she had lived in New Bedford for over 50 years. Sheila graduated Mt. Ida College, Class of ’56. She was a member of the former Ahavath Achim Synagogue and a member of the Boston Museum of Arts. Devoted mother of the late Lauren Ann Cohen. Dear sister of the late Dr. Stephen Osofsky. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in Plainville Cemetery, 1400 Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford, MA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St, New Bedford,...

Field, Alan R.

WEST GREENWICH   Alan R. Field, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with his loving and devoted family by his side.   Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Paul and Hannah Joy Field. He leaves behind his beloved wife Lynn, his twin brother Michael and his wife Sharon. He was the proud father of Rachel LaButti, her husband Kurt, Daniel Field, and Adam Field and his wife Diane. A caring stepfather of Ryan Malloney and Brendan Malloney and his wife Lauren. Devoted grandfather to Emma, Olivia, Jonah, and Elijah. He was also the loving step-grandfather of Jackson and Lindsey, and the uncle of Amanda Field and Laura Kavanagh. He was the brother of the late Barry Field and brother-in-law of Kurt...