Arline Slack

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Arline (Cooper) Slack died Sept. 19.  She was the wife of the late Elliot F. Slack; they were married for 60 years. A daughter of the late Maurice and Rose (Titow) Cooper, she recently resided at Tamarisk Assisted Living in Warwick. 

She was a brilliant contract bridge player and became a Certified Director of the Starr Bridge Club and Bridge Club of RI. She was one of the first female life masters in Rhode Island. Her love for sports is legendary. She was passionate for golf, bowling, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and her beloved Boston Red Sox.

She is survived by her children; Robert Slack and wife Margie, Richard Slack, and Maureen Slack DiCristofaro and husband Paul; grandchildren Morgan and husband Kyle, Matthew, Samantha, Alexandra and Evan; great-granddaughters, Maggie and Molly; sister-in-law Ann Cooper; and nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by sisters, Shirley Nelson and Doris Kouffman and brother Harvey Cooper.  

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, Mass. 02284 and Philip Huiltar RI Home and Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02904.