Weisman, Barbara S.

Cranston

Weisman, Barbara S., 91, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Lakeside Nursing and Rehab Center in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Weisman. Together they traveled the country and while they were separated at a young age, she never remarried after his passing in 1976, citing that he was the love of her life and no one would be close to filling the hole left by his loss. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late George and Esther (Hyman) Mandell, raised in Providence, she was a lifelong resident of Cranston.

Barbara was a crossing guard with the City of Cranston for over 25 years; but her most treasured line of work was that of a foster grandparent for over 10 years, she oversaw dozens of children in need of a loving family and offered her heart to each of them. Barbara was known for her kindness and great sense of humor, her infectious laugh filled every room she entered. She was also an incredibly sly gambler; she mastered the bingo tables and played penny slots like they were going out of style. When she was able to, she enjoyed ceramic arts and frequented Salty Brine Beach.

Devoted mother of David Weisman, his wife Lisa, of Coventry and Frances DiFiore of North Kingstown. Loving grandmother of Joey and a cherished aunt of Candace and Leslie. She is reunited with her late brother, Herbert “Mendy” Mandell and her late niece, Pamela Mandell.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 North Main St, Providence, RI 02904.