Arlene O. Cherlin, 90

WARWICK, R.I. – Arlene O. Cherlin died Oct. 19 at Steere House. She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice Cherlin. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Fay (Gordon) Berlinsky, she had lived in Warwick for more than 20 years, previously living in Providence.

She was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’45. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women.  For six years, she was chairman of the Shalom Tenants Association and a member of the Warwick Social Seniors and Jewish Seniors Agency. 

She was the devoted mother of Richard Cherlin and his wife, Sherry, of Danvers, Mass., David Cherlin of Warwick and Carolyn Mendelson of Warwick. She was the dear sister of the late Robert, George, Samuel and Adaline Berlinsky. She was the loving grandmother of Noah, Seth, Tess, Darci and the late Adam and cherished great-grandmother of Gabriel, Austin, Samantha and Nathan. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940, or The Lewis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry, 100 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907.