Deborah Roberts, 73

WARWICK, R.I. – Deborah, F. Roberts died July 17, 2023, at The Cedars RI, in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Alan Roberts for 45 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Norman M. Kahn and Leona (Kahn) Spilka. She had lived in Warwick for 47 years, previously living in Providence throughout her adolescence.

She was a proud and dedicated elementary school teacher with the Providence School Department until her retirement in 2001. Deborah was a longtime member of Temple Sinai, and was a proud member of its Sisterhood. She enjoyed bowling and crafting, but treasured the time spent with her loved ones more than anything.

She was the devoted mother of Rachael Kaplan and her husband, Benjamin, of Cranston, and David Roberts and his wife, Molly Bremen, of Urbandale, Iowa. She was the beloved “Sweetheart” of Madelyn, Henry, Simon and Max. She was a cherished sister-in-law of Francey Nathan, of Warwick, and Linda Forman, of Lenox, Massachusetts.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert Kahn.

  Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920 or to the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center of Providence, Attn: Philanthropy, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.