Segal, Barbara K.

Barbara K. Segal passed peacefully on Monday evening, November 10, 2025, with her treasured family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Philip A. Segal, Jr. for seventy-five loving years. Born in Brookline MA, daughter of the late Leo and Hilda Kopel and sister of the late Marion Kopel Pear.

She had lived in Cranston for sixty-nine years, previously living in Belmont, MA.  For Barbara’s last three years she lived with her cherished daughter, Joan Segal, in Wayland MA.

Barbara was a devoted mother of James Segal and his partner Gail Sullivan, of Woburn, MA, Joan Segal of Wayland, MA and Adam Segal and his wife Julie of Ellington, CT. She was a loving grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Brian, and grandsons Michael, Spencer and Joshua. She was a cherished great grandmother of Maiya, Brielle & William. Barbara was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Segal.

She is a graduate of Wheelock College with a BS in Education and went on to teach at Beaver Day School and the Cranston elementary school system. She continued her career working for non- profits – Travelers Aid Society, Volunteers in Action Opportunities for Women, and Director of Volunteers at RIARC serving the needs of mentally challenged citizens in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Barbara was a founding member of Temple Sinai. She was a supporter of the RI Philharmonic Orchestra, Trinity Repertory Theater and a proud member of the Jewish Community Center. Barbara also was an avid tennis player, bridge player and world traveler with her husband Phil.

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The funeral will be held on November 14^th at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI, followed by interment at Sinai Memorial Park, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick, RI. Shiva will be held at the home of Joan Segal following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to:

Any American Breast Cancer Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association and United Jewish Appeal.