Roberta D. Goldstein

DATELINE: COVENTRY
Goldstein, Roberta D., 76, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Samson and Sara (Cramer) Goldstein, she was a longtime resident of Rhode Island, previously living in Massachusetts. She was “Roberta the Tax Lady”, running her own tax preparation services for over 25 years. Roberta was a member of the Providence Housing Board. Devoted mother of Cheryl Edgerly and her husband, Chuck, of Amherst, MA, Alan Mullarkey and his partner Debbie Pike, of Whitman, MA, Pama Brown and her husband, Dan, of Cranston and Liane Ottley-Torres of Cranston. A dear sister of Daniel Goldstein and his wife, Ruthie of Florida and the late Paul Goldstein, Janice Goober and Marty Goldstein.  Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Jason and Teresa Nathan, Ryan, Spencer, Cody, Julia, Tori, Tony and Andrew. Cherished great grandmother of Brianna, Tyler, Maya, Jenessee, Lucas and Lucy. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Bessarabian Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to EB Research at www.ebresearch.org/donate, this cause was very important to her because of a rare medical condition her grandson has,  or to Meals on Wheels, c/o Jewish Alliance of RI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906.  Shiva will be private.

19 Comments

  1. Mary Lou Hedge
    Jan 25, 2017

    Our families have known each other for many, many years.
    My sincerest sympathies to Roberta’s entire Family !!
    God Bless !!

    Mary Lou

    • Cheryl Edgerly
      Feb 9, 2017

      Thank you Mary Lou. Your friendship has meant so much to my sisters and mother over the years.

      Fondly,

      Cheryl

    • Liane
      Feb 10, 2017

      Thank you Mary Lou xoxo

  2. Ann Hedge
    Jan 25, 2017

    I know the loss is unbearable but the memories will help you through and live on within you forever. I share your pain and sorrow. I will always remember her. May her soul rest in peace.
    Love to you all. My thoughts are with you .
    Ann Hedge

    • Liane
      Feb 10, 2017

      Thank you Ann she will be greatly missed but continues to shine bright in our hearts .

  3. Margie Becker
    Jan 25, 2017

    Rest in Peace, Roberta. Your were a blessing to your children and your friends with your bubbly personality and kind ways. I hope happy memories of you will help everyone who loved you through their sorrow. I loved all the time we spent together and was so happy to have you for such a close friend.

    • Cheryl Edgerly
      Jan 29, 2017

      Dear Margie and Saul,

      Thank you for attending our mother’s memorial. Margie my mom cherished your friendship and the fun times you had.

      Thanks for sharing stories with me.

      Love and hugs,

      Cheryl

    • Liane
      Feb 10, 2017

      Margie
      Thank you for being such a great friend throughout the years she always had great times and memories with you xoxoxoxo

  4. April Ford
    Jan 25, 2017

    My love and condolences go out to my “Sister wife ” Pama and my rent-a-husband Dan. To their entire family as you all have become my 2nd family. Her love and presence will be greatly missed. I have so many memories of her stories and holidays with her most recently Thanksgiving. Love to you all

    • Liane
      Feb 10, 2017

      April thank you for being such a great addition to our family and may the lady in the green dress continue to shine bright

  5. Don
    Jan 26, 2017

    My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family may she rest in peace.I will miss her dearly as a longtime friend.

    • Liane
      Feb 10, 2017

      Thank you Don for being such a great long time friend to our mom her love continues to shine through all of us .

  6. ChiefBijan
    Jan 26, 2017

    SHE WAS KNOWN WITH SENCE OF HUMER, GENERASITY. MADE SURE EVERY ONE COUNTS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME, SHE HAD MANY FRIENDS, AND ALL LOVE HER.
    MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO HER FAMILY MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

  7. ANTHONY G. THOMAS
    Jan 27, 2017

    Dear Family:

    Very saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. She was a sweet lady and we will miss her.

    • Cheryl Edgerly
      Feb 9, 2017

      Dear Dr. Thomas,

      Thank you for the expert care you provided our mother. She had the utmost faith in the treatment you and your staff provided.

      Best regards,

      Cheryl Edgerly

  8. Yessica
    Jan 29, 2017

    To nana,s family im sorry i wasn’t able to attened nana,s services just know nana was so important to me she made my days at work so cheerful and happy even when i was haveing a bad day i would run to her and she would always make my day so worth working for im gonna miss her and her family as well they were so sweet and good to me love always yessica

    • Cheryl Edgerly
      Jan 29, 2017

      Thank you Yessica. It was comforting to know that our mom was so well cared for by you and all the staff at the Genesis Center!

      She is at peaces now and yes, will live on in all of our hearts!

      Love and hugs,

      Cheryl Edgerly

  9. Joe & Carol Trott
    Feb 12, 2017

    Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
    May heavens wind blow gently and whisper in her ear how much we miss her and love her.

  10. Frank Palin
    Jul 28, 2020

    Lianne and family. I just heard of Roberta’s death. She was a lovely lady who had a very special place in my heart. She will be missed by the many people who she touched over the years. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless all of you.

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