Reffkin, Doris

DATELINE: East Providence

Reffkin (Gilstein), Doris, died Friday, July 19, 2024 at her residence in The Waterview Villa. She was the beloved wife of the late Burton E. Reffkin for 55 years, and lived in Providence for most of those years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Rose (Stoneberg) Gilstein.

She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished close family and friends. She was especially proud of The Gilstein Family Circle, which enabled the large family to remain close through the generations. She loved music and singing, and entertaining family and friends. She was a former member of the Temple Beth David Sisterhood.

Devoted mother of Barbara Reffkin, of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Alton (Charlotte) Gilstein, William (Rose) Gilstein, Benjamin (Lillian) Gilstein, Charles Gilstein, Cyrus (Edna) Gilstein, and Evelyn Gilstein Weinberg. Loving grandmother of Benjamin (Iga) Sip, and cherished great-grandmother of Lea. Cherished aunt of Vicki and Robert Weisman, grand-aunt to Andrea Russell and Carolyn Weisman, and great-aunt to Steven and Eliana. Proud aunt to her many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. Shiva will be observed Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at her daughter’s home in Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Association, P.O Box 114098, North Providence, RI 02911.