Barbara J. Rubinstein
DATELINE: CRANSTON
Barbara J. Rubinstein, 72, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Glenco, IL, a daughter of the late Sidney and Edna Fink, she had lived in Cranston for 13 years, previously living in Lincoln, RI and Wellesley, MA.
Barbara was an Adjunct Professor of English at CCRI for 15 years, a counselor at Southeastern Massachusetts Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Fall River, and maintained a private psychotherapy practice in Wellesley MA for 10 years. She was an art enthusiast with a broad collection, needlepointing complex designs herself. Barbara also loved cooking, catering, and hunting for the perfect wine. She enjoyed watching British television, speed-reading books and was a champion of retail therapy.
Devoted mother of Adam Rubinstein of Merrimac, MA and Beth Rubinstein of Denver, CO. Loving grandmother of James and Ben. Beloved friend of many.
Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to PAWS New England at www.pawsnewengland.com.
8 Comments
Leave a Condolence
Contact
Shalom Memorial Chapel
1100 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 463-7771
(877) 463-7771
Fax: (401) 463-7850
ShalomChapel@aol.com
Barbara was a dear friend to all. She was generous and kind with an infectious laughter that brightened your day. Sheila and I are grateful to have known her and shared so many happy times with her and her ever-expanding circle of friends. Our lives have been enriched by her presence, inspired by her memory, and diminished by her passing.
Langdon and Sheila Clough
Barbara was a thoughtful, giving friend, always ready for the next adventure and always ready to learn and grow some more. I will miss being a part of her life, but cherished memories remain of the laughter, insight, and care she shared with me and so many others.
Barbara lived her life with passion and gusto. Her laugh was the best. She loved and treasured her family and friends and the opportunity to celebrate. She was there when you needed her. May her memory be a blessing.
Barbara was a great woman and a pleasure to spend time with as a colleague at CCRI.
Barbara was a wonderful colleague and a pleasure to talk to while at CCRI. She will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to her family and may her memory be eternal.
Barbara was a dear friend, funny, smart and kind. I will miss her very much. My deepest condolences to her family!
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Barbara. She was a wonderful, kind, special person with a heart of gold. The moment I met her I felt her enthusiasm. She was very wise and often shared her wisdom with many conversations we had at CCRI. I will miss her greatly. My deepest sympathy to her family.
So sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a wonderful neighbor. She will be missed very much