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Hasbro family matriarch called leader and humanitarian

Sylvia K. (Kay) Hassenfeld, 93, international leader, human rights activist and philanthropist, died Aug. 15. She was the wife of the late Merrill L. Hassenfeld. Born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Flieglman) Kay, she was … more

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Lester Chafetz, 84

SHAWNEE MISSION, KAN. – Lester Chafetz Ph.D., formerly of Overland Park, Kansas, died July 23 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Kansas. A native of Providence and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a distinguished research scientist who … more

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Sandra Cobden, 79

Warwick, R.I. – Sandra Cobden died Aug. 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Cobden. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Jacob and Natalie (Turick) Crovitz, she had lived in Warwick for 49 … more

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Elijah L. Friedman, 28

Warwick, R.I. – Elijah L. Friedman died suddenly Aug. 17 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Sharon Kurtzer and Robert Sand, both of Warwick. A lifelong Warwick resident, he was dedicated to the field of addiction treatment and … more

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Anne Kay, 103

Providence – Anne Kay (Factor) of Providence died Aug. 17 at Miriam Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Kay, daughter of the late Sol and Tillie (Wenger) Factor and sister of the late Dr. Joseph Factor. Born in Boston, Mass., Anne … more

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Marion Cecelia Levy, 93

Cranston, R.I. – Marion Cecelia Levy died on Aug. 14 in San Rafael, Calif., where she moved in May. She was the youngest, and last surviving child of the late Morris and Sarah (Grossman) Tolchinsky. She was the wife of Robert R. (Uncle Bob) Levy … more

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Libby Morse, 102

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. – Libby Morse (Dinerstein) of Deerfield Beach, formerly of North Dartmouth, Mass., passed away on Aug. 24 after a long illness. She was the beloved wife for 65 years of the late I. Edward Morse. She was the loving mother of … more

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Edith Perlow

Providence, R.I. – Edith Perlow of Summit Commons died Aug. 15 at the Commons. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Perlow. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Jennie B. (Belford) Zakoff, she had lived in Pawtucket for 37 … more

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Robert L. Winegard, 77

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Robert L. Winegard died Aug. 16. He was the husband of the late Ilene (Brodsky) Winegard. Born in Fall River, Mass., the son of the late Louis and Edna (Feldman) Winegard, he was a resident of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. … more

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Evelyn Zimberg, 90

Evelyn Zimberg (Talan) died Aug. 10. Beloved wife of the late Philip Zimberg. Devoted mother of Caryl (Brian) Andersen and Frann (Charles) Wohlers. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Ralston, Scott (Katherine) Wohlers, Dana Wohlers and … more

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