Labush, Bernard “Buzzy”

Delray Beach, FL  Labush, Bernard “Buzzy”, 96, of Lexington Club Blvd., Delray Beach, FL, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Trustbridge Medical Center in Delray Beach, FL. He was the beloved husband of the late Greta (Gold) Labush for 64 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Evelyn (Kahnovsky) Labush, he had lived in Delray Beach, FL for 30 years, previously living in Warwick. He was a CPA at Labush & Co., Cranston for 35 years, a professor at Johnson & Wales University for 25 years, and chairman of the university’s Accounting Department for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Buzzy was an Army veteran, serving stateside.  He was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’45 and Bryant College, Class of ’48.  Buzzy was a member...

Posted on Dec 30, 2024 | 8 comments

Friedland, Sheldon

SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA Friedland, Sheldon, 97, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Shulamith (Ziskin) Friedland. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was a son of the late William and Annie (Writer) Friedland. Sheldon was a Sergeant during WWII in the US Army, serving from ‘45-47. He was a graduate of Drake University, Class of ’51 and Boston University with a Law Degree, Class of ’53. Sheldon was a member of Tifereth Israel, a Master Mason of the Wamsuta Lodge, and member of the Bar Association of MA and Bristol County. Devoted father of Morris Goldstein and his wife, Rosi, of South Dartmouth, Devorah Goldstein and her husband, William Durfee, of Edina, MN. Dear brother of Miriam Levy of Fort...

Posted on Dec 27, 2024 | 2 comments

Gorman, Samuel

Houston, TX Gorman, Samuel F., 79, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Houston, Texas. Born in Providence, RI, a son of Barney and Anna “Honey” (Resh) Gorman, he had lived in Houston for over 40 years, previously living in Manhattan, NY. Sam was an advocate and strong supporter of the Arts, including dance, theater, and the visual arts. He was an annual season ticket holder for the Houston Ballet for many years. He also served as a Trustee on the Board of Directors for the Museum of Fine Art, Houston on various committees, including finance, exhibitions, and acquisitions. He enjoyed collecting art through his international travels, especially Asia, and through his support of the Glassell School of Art in Houston. He also had a particular interest...

Posted on Dec 26, 2024 | 0 comments

Poulten, Beverly

Billerica, MA Poulten, Beverly S., 87, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Brightview: Concord River in Billerica, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Poulten. Born in Hartford, CT, a daughter of the late Hyman and Rose (Krantz) Snyder. Raised in Hartford, she graduated from Weaver High School in 1955. She served as a clerk with Aetna Life Insurance Co for 3 years, later joining the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Hartford which relocated her to the Providence, and she remained there for 3 years. She was a store manager for the Oaklawn Pharmacy in Cranston for 24 years, retiring in 1996. Beverly was a member of the former Temple Am David. Devoted mother of David Poulten, his wife Wanru Tai, of Burlington, MA and the late Barry Poulten. Dear sister...

Posted on Dec 26, 2024 | 3 comments

Plotkin, Arline

Cranston Plotkin, Arline B., 82, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert Plotkin, whom she married on May 27, 1967. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Bennett and Anna (Stone) Bloch, she had lived in Cranston for over 20 years. She was a secretary with T.F Green International Airport for 20 years, retiring in 2008. Arline was a devoted animal lover who advocated animal welfare. Dedicated wife to Robert Plotkin. Devoted mother of Dara and Nia, her beloved greyhounds. Dear cousin of Freda Lehrer of Cranston. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in...

Posted on Dec 24, 2024 | 0 comments