Estelle Goldsmith Fradin
Dateline: Cranston
Fradin, Estelle Goldsmith, resident of Cranston, RI, 88, passed away on January 8. She was the loving wife of the late Jack Fradin. They were married for 56 years, and daughter of the late Milton and Cora Goldsmith of Providence; beloved mother to her three children, Neil Fradin and his wife Jackie, Charles Fradin and his wife Susan, Ruth Singer and her husband David. Adored grandmother to Emily, Noah, Sam, Melanie, Daniel and Josh. Dear sister of Howard Goldsmith and his wife Sharon and the late Betsy Yetra and Sid Goldsmith. Estelle was a retired beloved educator, teaching kindergarten for 38 years in the Providence and Cranston school system. During this time she was instrumental in redesigning and revising the kindergarten curriculum. Upon her retirement she was honored by the City of Cranston with a playground dedicated in her name. She remained very active in organizations dealing with children including co-chairing the advisory board of the home instruction for pre-school children youngsters program. She also served on the executive board of the National Council of Jewish Women, and participated in Hadassah’s project with the Hasbro Children’s Hospital of the RI Hospital. And has spent many years working with Special Olympics in their fundraising program. She was a graduate of Syracuse University where she was a sister member of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 10, at 1 pm at Temple Emanu – El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence, with burial at Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Jack Fradin Scholarship Fund, c/o of URI Foundation, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston RI 02881. Shiva will be observed at the home of Neil and Jackie Fradin, 3 Apple Tree Court, East Greenwich on Wednesday from 7-9pm and Thursday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
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I adored dear Estelle; what an adorable, smart,
Loving, warm, fun woman she always was. I am grateful I knew her and will cherish my memories of her forever, from eating lobster with her in Newport, having lunch with her in Beverly Hills to playing mahjong with her and my friends in Los Angeles.
She was always kind and welcoming to me, Alex and Katie.
My heart goes out to all of you; I know how much you will miss your mother and grandmother!
Sending lots of love Bette
May care and love of those around the Fradin family provide comfort and peace to help the Fradins get through the difficult days ahead. My heartfelt condolences.
She was a shining star in our family, loving, kind, beautiful and accomplished. She will be dearly missed by all. Special condolences to her children and grandchildren. She leaves an amazing family that is a tribute to who she was. Good-bye, dearest Stellie.
So sorry for your loss.
Sandy & Bob Barber
Howard,
Sorry for your loss
We only knew/met your mother at the shiva held for Jack.
But once was enough to realize what a special, saintly person she
was.
May her memory be a blessing. Our hearts are with you.
My deepest condolences to the family of Stellie. I loved spending time and babysitting with the children of Jack and Stellie
My sisters ( Wilma andDorothy) and I live in Florida .
We don’t know much about R.I. and would like to be
in touch. Our good thought to you all.
Irma
Dear Jackie And Niel our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom Love Annette and Arthur
Dear Neil & family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We are all losing our Moms, but what this generation of women left behind, (from our wonderful neighborhood) and with us, is invaluable. We are the fortunate ones to have had them. My thoughts are with you, and with her too.
My sincere condolences….Stelli was one of my favorites!
Dear Ruthie and Family,
Deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.
May you find strength in her memory and peace
in her life so well lived.
Dear Neil and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I have wonderful memories of time spent during our childhood at your home.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Charlie, Susie, Noah & Daniel,
We are so sorry for your loss. We feel fortunate to have met your mom/ grandmother on her visits to Los Angeles. She was such a warm, welcoming person. Our hearts our with you all during this difficult time. Sending our love to all of you
Danny, Lori, Sophie & Zoe
To the family she loved with all her heart, my deepest sympathy as she now is with her beloved Jack. Her wit, loving heart, sound advise, and radiant personality will stay with us always, because that is how much of an impression she made with everyone who was blessed to meet her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time,
Cheryl Bolton