Frances Parkin Abrevaya

DATELINE: WARWICK

Abrevaya, Frances Parkin, 84, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin Parkin and the late Abraham Abrevaya.  Born in Elizabeth, NJ, a daughter of the late Samuel and Lena (Singer) Dickler, she had lived in Warwick for 34 years, previously living in Cranston. She was a secretary in the Providence School department for over 25 years. Frances attended Brown Learning Community.  She loved attending the theatre and art events, wrote her own plays and was a member of various book clubs.  Frances was a volunteer for the Israeli Army.  She also enjoyed bringing her therapy dog to local nursing homes for the residents.  Devoted mother of Michael Parkin (Debbie) of Greenland, NH, JoAnne Murray (Bill) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Susan Venturini of Warwick.  Dear sister of David Dickler (Eunice) of Boca Raton, FL, Roslyn Mechlowitz (Bernard) of Toms River, NJ, and the late Shirley Goldfarb.  Loving grandmother of Lauren (Sean), Vanessa, Justin, Ashley (Garrett), Benjamin, Brian (Melissa), and Rachel. Cherished great-grandmother of Avaleigh, Madelyn and the late Ethan.  Funeral services will be held MONDAY at 1:00 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904.  Shiva will be observed at 18 Lawrence Ave., Warwick on Monday from 6-8 p.m.