Frances C. Sadler
DATELINE: Charlottesville, VA Sadler, Frances C., 93, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Sadler. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sadie (Godfrey) Pepper, she had lived in Lake Monticello, VA for 7 years, previously, a longtime resident of Cranston, RI. She was a bookkeeper for Providence Shipyard for 5 years and for Martin Dittelman for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Frances was a graduate of URI, Class of ’75. She was a founding member of Temple Sinai and past president of its Sisterhood. Frances was a past PTA president of Stadium School and past president of Temple Beth-El Garden Club. She was a life member of Hadassah, Brandeis, Council of Jewish Women and RI...
Barry H. Field
DATELINE: North Kingstown Field, Barry H., 64, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 after a lengthy illness battling Parkinson’s disease and cancer. He was the beloved husband of Kurt Weidman, who were together 29 years before being married two years ago. Born in Providence, a son of the late Paul and Hannah “Joy” (Goldberg) Field, he had lived in Saunderstown for 20 years, previously living in Boston. Barry Field, Attorney, started his law career in the entertainment industry, working for Motown and Polygram Records in LA, prior to establishing his own practice in Boston, MA. Most recently, he was a partner with his brothers in two Gold’s Gym Franchises in RI. He was a GLAD Board President for 11 years and a DNC Trustee. Loving owner of his dogs, Ziggy and...
George B. Feldman
DATELINE: Voorhees, NJ Feldman, George B., 92, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Diamond) Feldman. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Anne (Newman) Wilner, he had lived in Pawtucket for 51 years and Cranston for 17 years, before moving to Voorhees, NJ. He was co-owner of Feldman Furniture in Pawtucket for 46 years, retiring in 1997. George was a QM3 WWII Navy veteran, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific and earning the Victory Medal. He was a member of the Masons. George was an avid tennis player and fitness enthusiast. He loved to play bridge and read. He was a proud New England Patriots fan. Devoted father of Richard Feldman (Elizabeth) of North Potomac, MD, Ruth Feldman (Romaine Macomb) of Madison,...
Marilyn Eisenberg
DATELINE: Sarasota, FL Eisenberg, Marilyn, 87, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Morris and Molly (Fink) Young. She was a graduate of URI, Class of ‘53, and earned a Masters in guidance and counseling from RIC in ‘72. A vocational and guidance counselor in the Woonsocket, RI school system for 32 years, Marilyn created the “Adopt-A-School Program”, an award-winning business/education collaboration and one of the first of its kind in the state. She retired in 1996. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Benjamin Proctor Eisenberg and her sister, Phyllis Rubin and brother-in-law, Leon Rubin of Cumberland, RI. Devoted mother of Ellen Shafner and...
Richard E. Land, MD
DATELINE: CRANSTON Land, Richard E. MD, 89, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at home. He was the beloved husband of Francine (Finck) Land for 63 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Maurice and Jeannette (Warshaw) Land, he was a longtime resident of Cranston. He was the Director of Radiology for 30 years at St. Joseph & Fatima Hospitals in Providence, retiring in 2003, and was previously a radiologist at Mass General Hospital. Richard was a Captain and Director of Radiology in the US Army, serving in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. He graduated from James Madison High School, Class of ’47, attended NYU, and graduated from Northwestern University with a BS and MD. Richard was an accomplished classical pianist and was a performing member of the Chopin Club...