Betsy R. Yetra

Dateline: Cranston

Yetra, Betsy R., 86, of Cranston, died peacefully at home, Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Bennett Yetra. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Milton and Cora (Horowitz) Goldsmith, she had lived in Cranston for 60 years, but also maintained a home in Boynton Beach, FL. A graduate of Syracuse University, she worked as a social worker, substitute teacher, and upon the death of her husband, Bennett, co-owned and ran the family textile business with her younger brother, Sidney. Mrs. Yetra was a woman of many talents and interests. She was an accomplished painter, world traveler, enjoyed antiquing, investing, and the arts. Devoted mother of Lynn Yetra and her husband, Ambrose Donovan, of Newton, MA, Harris Yetra of Cranston, RI, and Rick Yetra and his wife, Karen, of Medfield, MA. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Bennett, Carrie, and Jaime. Dear sister of Estelle Fradin of Cranston, RI, Howard Goldsmith of South Kingstown, RI, and the late Sidney Goldsmith. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906 or the Music and Cultural Fund at Temple Beth-El. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, Thursday 7-9 and Friday 3-6 p.m.