Brandt, Shirley

Cranston

Brandt, Shirley M., 93, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, after a brief illness.  She was the beloved wife of the late David Brandt for fifty-four years. Born in Providence to the late Joseph and Rose (Less) Wilk, she lived in Cranston for the majority of her life. While raising her family, she worked in various administrative positions, including the Cranston School Department.  Later, she and her beloved husband were co-owners of the Beau James Restaurant in Providence.  Nothing delighted Shirley more than greeting and kibbutzing with her regular customers on a nightly basis.  She was an avid Mah Jong player, lifelong dog lover and dedicated Red Sox and Patriots fan.  She is a former member of Temple Beth Torah (Torat Israel) and a current member of Temple Sinai. Along with her late husband David, she was very active in establishing the Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial.  She was certainly one in a million and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Devoted mother of Rich Brandt of Chestnut Hill, MA, Maxine Brandt of Cranston, RI and Karen Brandt of Brooklyn, NY.  Dear sister of the late Betty Kriss and the late Sam Wilk. Loving grandmother of Rachel, Jordan and Ben. Cherished Aunt of Sherry Kriss. Loving and loyal companion to Stella the Pekingese.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17, at 11 am at the Priest Chapel, Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Cranston, RI 02920.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.