Arlene Kaplan, 87

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Arlene Kaplan passed away Dec. 5, 2020, with her daughter Hillary by her side and holding her hand. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley S. Kaplan, who passed away just five months ago. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sadie Rosen and the sister of the late Simon Rosen. Arlene was a lifelong resident of the city.

She was a high school graduate but should have been awarded a doctorate in common sense. Everyone appreciated her wisdom, wit and keen observations of life. She was a quiet person, but those who knew her felt her kindness and love. Dedicated to her loved ones, Arlene was the cornerstone of her family. She enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She, Stanley and Hillary shared weekly breakfasts and dinners and every Sunday made Kosher chicken together. This time was very much loved and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Katz and her husband, Phillip, of Concord, Massachusetts; Idelle Kursman and her husband, Michael, of Rockaway, New Jersey; and Hillary Kaplan and her partner, Michael Andrews; and four grandchildren Noah, Sarah, Benjamin and Kaleb.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry, www.jcsri.org/our-services/kosher-food-pantry.