Moverman, Mildred

Warwick

Moverman, Mildred, 100, passed away with her loving family by her side on July 14, 2025, in Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Moverman for 67 years. Born in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Herman and Gertrude (Goldstein) Zelman, she had lived in Warwick since 1952.

She was a lover of nature, art and lifelong learning, a symphony and opera aficionado, and was spiritual, humble and kind-hearted. Milly also was a self-taught gourmet cook and baker whose kitchen magic brought enthusiastic smiles to all her extended family. Her sweet, warm heart and infectious smile endeared her to all.

Milly graduated from Boston University, College of Practical Arts & Letters in 1946. Following their marriage in 1950, Milly and Jerry took over the ownership and operation of The Rainbow Store in Downtown Providence, which they ran for many years.

While her own children were in school, Milly volunteered countless hours at the Lakeside Children’s Home in Warwick, RI. Following the closure of The Rainbow Store and as her children went off to college, Milly worked for many years as the Managing Editor of the Laboratory Primate Newsletter published by Brown University.

Devoted mother of Paul Moverman of Milford, NH, Robert Moverman and his wife, Barbara, of North Andover, MA, David Moverman and his wife, Hagit, of North Easton, MA, and Judy Moverman of Reston, VA. Dear Sister of Elsie Robinson of Canton, MA. Loving grandmother of Rebecca Moverman (Peggy), Carla Sato (Hiro), Hannah Moverman, Sadie Moverman, Michael (Christine) Moverman, Sharone Moverman (Michael Ely), and Daniel Moverman. Loving Great-Grandmother of Gavin and Sydney Sato and Simona and Martin Moverman. Mildred is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. She was predeceased by her late sisters-in-laws, Jean Jaffa, Mollie Blumenthal, Estelle Friedman, Shirley Dauer, Evelyn Finger, and Phyllis Salk.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston, RI.

To view the pre-recorded service, please click here.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037 or your favorite charity.
Shiva will be observed at the home of David and Hagit Moverman, 19 Julie Rd, North Easton, MA on Wednesday and Thursday from 7-9:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at the home of Robert and Barbara Moverman, 99 Hay Meadow Rd., North Andover, MA, from 7-9:00 p.m.