Edward Bender

DATELINE: Saunderstown

Bender, Edward, 100, died peacefully Thursday Dec. 18, 2014, at Scallop Shell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, South Kingstown. He was the beloved husband of the late Baila (Polofsky) Bender. Born November 23rd, 1914, Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Harry and Sadie (Ageloff) Bender, he had lived in Saunderstown since 2007, previously residing in Cranston. Edward and Baila were founding members of Temple Sinai and the Sinai Seniors. They were honored as “Jewish Family of the Year”, 1999. He was a volunteer at Miriam Hospital for over 10 years.

He is survived by beloved daughter Ann, son-in-law, J. Barry, and grandson, Derek Miller, of Saunderstown, as well as many adoring nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Albert Bender and Marian Summerfield. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in TEMPLE SINAI, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920. Shiva will be private. For online condolences, please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com