Ruth Kahn, 95

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WARWICK, R.I. – Ruth Barry Kahn died Dec. 4 at the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residences. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Kahn. Born in New Rochelle, New York, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Gertrude (Ritter) Barry.  She had lived in Warwick for 10 years, previously living in Providence. Ruth was a member of Temple Emanu-El and a huge Patriots fan.

She was the devoted mother of Jake Kahn and his wife, Midge, of South Kingstown, Marilyn Bloom of Chicago, Illinois, and Lisa Kahn and her husband, Bruce MacDonald, of Coventry. She was the dear sister of the late Fred Barry. She was the loving grandmother of Ben Kahn (Alexis), Andrew Bloom (Ashley), Keila Carvalho (Timothy) and Ariana Rafanelli (Barry).  She was the cherished great-grandmother of Nehven Carvalho, Olive Bloom and Lily Rafanelli. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Drive, Warwick or Jewish Collaborative Services, 1165 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or the charity of your choice. 

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