Sidra Eckman

DATELINE: Providence

Sidra Eckman, 69, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Born in Chelsea, MA to the late Arthur and Annabelle (Bloom) Eckman, she lived for several years Boca Raton, FL, after living for many decades in Providence. Sidra was a former co-owner of Daily Bread Bakery, and the owner of Spoons Soup Cafe, both in Providence. Her most cherished role, however, was that of mother to Emma Williams and her husband, James Rochford, of Pawtucket. Sister of Bruce, Reisa, and her twin, Marla, and proud grand-cat-mother of Lulu. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. in Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard St., Providence.  Shiva will be private.