Frances S. Weinstein

DATELINE: Warwick, RI

Frances Weinstein, aged 92, died peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2021 in Warwick, RI.  Born on March 7, 1929 in Long Island City, NY, daughter of Bertie and Norman Steinhauer, wife of the late Ed Weinstein, she is survived by her children Vic, Jane, Rob, and Dan.  Loving grandmother of Ben, Carrie, Molly, Jeff, and Seth. Great grandmother to Gwendolyn and Avery.

Fran and Ed raised their family in Babylon, NY.  A lifelong learner who instilled a love of knowledge in her children by example, she completed her associate degree in Nursery Education and earned a listing in Who’s Who in Associate Degree Students.  She became certified in electrolysis and ran her own practice. She pursued artistic endeavors including watercolors, driftwood floral arranging, and rug hooking.

Always an organizer and a doer, often in a leadership role, she volunteered for everything from classroom parent to social services and the Babylon Public Library.  In her 60’s, Fran became passionate about the art of rug hooking.  She was key to the growth of the Long Island Rug Hooking association and serving as its president, oversaw numerous annual exhibitions.

In 2012, Fran and Ed moved to Warwick RI to be closer to family members in New England, especially their youngest grandchild, Ben.  Despite the onset of dementia, Fran continued to remain engaged and during family holidays insisted the conversation be slowed down, so she be included. She remained curious and retained her sharp wit regardless of the state of her memory. Her forthright commentary about life and the people around her continued to endear her to everyone.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions in Fran’s memory be made to the Hooked Rug Museum Of North America, https://www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org/donate/ or 9849 St. Margarets Bay Rd., RR 2, Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada

Funeral and Shiva will be private.