Myrna Altman

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE

Altman, Myrna, 93, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Oak Hill Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Altman. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Horvitz) Marcus. Myrna was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Bryant College. During the early 1950s, Myrna Altman worked for the city of Providence Health Department as a sanitarian, testing public eating establishments dinnerware for unsanitary conditions.  She was later a secretary at Family Service, retiring in 1972. Myrna was a former member of Eastern Star, Overseas Lodge, Temple Emanu-El, and the United Brotherhood Synagogue.

Devoted mother of Stuart Altman of Providence and Franklin Scott Altman and his wife, Sharon, of Norton, MA. Dear sister of Dr. Shirley Kessler of Block Island and the late Arline M. Suzman.

Funeral services and shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.

33 Comments

  1. Jason Golditch
    Apr 13, 2020

    Dear family of the late Myrna Altman,
    I have known Mrs. Altman all my life. I always looked up to her as a wise and knowledgeable woman. She lived a good long life.
    I can recount many times either visiting in the backyard, in her house or her and Lenny sitting at my mothers kitchen table. She will be missed but not forgotten
    Rest easy
    Jason Golditch

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 15, 2020

      Thanks so much Jay! I wish your family could have attended the burial service. However, we video recorded it! Stu

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Jason, thank you so much for your condolence, during this difficult time for my family. I appreciate your reminiscing of visits of my mother over to your house or you coming over to our house to visit when you were growing up back in the day. Great memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you. Scott

  2. Brent Goldstein
    Apr 13, 2020

    Stuart and Scott my deepest sympathy at the passing of your mother.

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 15, 2020

      Hi Brent! Thanks for your kind thoughts. I know you knew my mother when we were just kids!

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Brent, thank you very much for your sympathy note, in this difficult time. Greatly Appreciated! Scott

  3. Jared Gresh
    Apr 13, 2020

    Franklin, My sympathies to you and your family for the passing of your Mother. Your Compass Medical Laboratory family is thinking of you during this difficult time.
    -Jared

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      To Jared and the Compass Medical Lab family, thank you very much for your sympathy note, during this difficult time for my family. It is greatly appreciated. Franklin

  4. Louise Flood
    Apr 13, 2020

    Franklin,
    I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
    -Louise

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Louise, thank you very much for your condolence note, during this difficult time for my family. It is greatly appreciated. Franklin

  5. charlene Oliver
    Apr 14, 2020

    Dear Stu & Family, You have My deepest Sympathy on the passing of your mom.

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 15, 2020

      Thanks so much Charlene! I appreciate your kind thoughts at this sad time. Stu

  6. Cheryl Laurent
    Apr 14, 2020

    So sorry to hear about your mom. I haven’t seen you in years but I knew it was your mom. This is Cheryl Laurent and on behalf of my late husband Christopher Laurent we send our condolences to your family.

    • stu altman
      Apr 15, 2020

      Thanks for your kind thoughts. Yes, I remember the good old days! Stu

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Cheryl, thank you very much for your condolence note. You have a great memory, when I use to come over your place and visit you and Chris, back in the day. Your condolence is greatly appreciated during this difficult time for my family. Scott

  7. Iris Martinez
    Apr 15, 2020

    Franklin, although I haven’t seen you in a while, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember some stories you would share about your mother and how you made it a point to always visit with her. My prayers go out to you and your family.

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Iris, thank you very much for both your sympathy and prayers, during this difficult time for my family. It is greatly appreciated! Franklin

  8. Rose Mary Hartsfield
    Apr 15, 2020

    My deepest condolences to you Franklin and your family I did not know your Mom but I’m sure she was greatly loved n respected by all who knew her. Peace and Love from God always.

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Rose, thank you very much for your warm thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time for my family. Your condolence is greatly appreciated! Franklin

  9. Joanne Walsh-Arouth
    Apr 15, 2020

    I was a neighbor on Lauriston St and remember your Mom walking frequently by our house. The last time I saw her, she stopped in for my Mom’s 90th birthday celebration with Nancy Mackintosh back in 2003! We were fortunate to have a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in. My condolences to Altman family
    Joanne Walsh-Arouth @#54

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Thanks so much Joanne. Yes, the neighborhood was great ! Stu

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Joanne, thank you very much for your condolence, during this difficult time for my family. You have a great memory when we all resided as neighbors on Lauriston Street back in the day. Your condolence is greatly appreciated! Scott

  10. Fran Brown
    Apr 15, 2020

    Scott and Stuart,

    Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Mom.
    My thoughts are with you both and your families during this difficult time!
    Fran

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 15, 2020

      Hi Fran, Thank you for your kind words during this difficult time for my family. Scott

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 16, 2020

      Thanks so much Fran ! Stu

  11. Stanley Freedman
    Apr 17, 2020

    My condolences to you and your brother !
    I just learned of your mom’s passing.
    May you find strength in her memory.
    Stay safe, friend ✡️

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 21, 2020

      Thanks Stan for your kind words, and prayers. Stu Altman

  12. Herman Rainey
    Apr 17, 2020

    To Stu and family please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dear Mother May she RIP

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 21, 2020

      Thanks Herman for thinking of us at this sad time. Stu

  13. STEPHEN PARKER
    Apr 20, 2020

    Dear Scott and Sharon,
    We are so sorry to hear of you Mothers passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the family. I know you were a deeply devoted son who visited her often. Cherish the memories and may she Rest In Peace.

    • Franklin Altman
      Apr 22, 2020

      Thank you Stephen for your sympathy and kind words during a difficult time for my family. I will always cherish the memories of my mother for a lifetime. Scott

  14. Lynn Jakubowicz
    Apr 21, 2020

    I visited Myrna regularly at Oak Hill over the past year and half and really enjoyed my conversations with her. I will miss her. My condolences to the family. May Gd comfort you in your time of sorrow.

    • Stu Altman
      Apr 21, 2020

      Thank you Lynn for reaching out, and visiting my mother. Stu Altman

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