Gertrude Aron, 94

WARWICK, R.I. – Gertrude Kelberman Aron passed away Jan. 11 at Kent Hospital, in Warwick. Born in Poland, a daughter of the late Abraham and Rose (Graf) Kelberman, she had lived in Warwick for 67 years, previously living in New York City, specifically in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Gertrude had an excellent sense of style, working as a sales consultant at Filene’s and Macy’s. She was known for her beauty inside and out. She was a member and founder of the former Temple Beth Am.

She was married to the love of her life, the late Simon Aron. She was the beloved mother of Sheryl Downey, Laurie Willett and her husband, Warren, and Cindy Aron-Hoover, all of Warwick. She was the dear sister of Faye Cameron of Los Angeles, California, and the late Marcia Wolf. She was the cherished grandmother of Shane, Spencer, Zackary and Rachel.

She enjoyed playing mahjong with her friends and family. She loved to cook, and everyone raved about her great meals.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.