Merrilyn L. Shlesinger
DATELINE: Cranston
Shlesinger, Merrilyn L., 79, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Morton Shlesinger for 54 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank Brown, Clara (Cohen) Brown, and step-daughter of the late Mildred Brown, she had lived in Cranston and North Providence. Merrilyn was a member of B’nai B’rith and an avid Mah Jongg player.
Devoted mother of Edward Shlesinger and his wife, Darlene, of Cranston, Andrew Shlesinger and his wife, Mary, of Acton, MA, and the late David Shlesinger. Dear sister of her twin, Sandra Garfinkel, and her husband, Richard, of Cranston and sister of Steve Brown. Loving grandmother of Kaylee, Kyra, Nicholas, Abram, and Eden. Cherished great grandmother of Stella.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Contributions may be made to Down Syndrome Society of RI, 100 Washington St., Unit #325, West Warwick, RI 02893. Shiva will be private.
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our deepest sympathy on our loss. Merry was very special in many ways. She was very devoted to her family and friends. Her memory will be a blessing and her soul will rest in peace.
Sam & Lillian Mendelowitz
Jeff & I want to express our deepest sympathy to all of Merri’s family. Merri was a caring, devoted & sincere person, we are fortunate to have known. May she rest in peace. She will be missed by many. We hope all your wonderful memories of Merri will help you through this very sad time. Our sincere condolences. Sharon & Jeff Girard
Sorry to learn of your loss. Merry always had a smile on her face.you have wonderful memories to help at this difficult time.
May she Rest In Peace.
So sorry to hear of Merry’s passing
May your good memories be a source of comfort to you at this time
Sincerely
Bette Ann and Lenny Berk
To Sandy and family,
I was sorry to hear abut Merry. I always enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with her. She was devoted to David for many years. I was to say my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ellen Gourse
Andy,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Rob Campbell
Merry was and is an angel. She always cared about everyone else before herself. She was an amazing person. She and I had our Elmo. My condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace with David.
My deepest sympathies. What a wonderful person your mother was, Andy. I’m glad I got to meet her. I’m glad she was part of Abram and Eden’s lives. She will be missed.
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. may her memory be for a blessing.
ellen and bill troberman
My “Auntie Merry” always went out of her way to make me feel special, she’s such a big part of some of my earliest, happiest childhood memories. Sandy, Eddy, Andy and Mort-I’m so sorry for this tremendous loss. I will miss her so very much.