Hilda Salmanson, 99

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Hilda (Mittleman) Salmanson died in West Palm Beach, Fla. after a brief illness at the age of 99. She was born in Providence and formerly lived in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Salmanson, one of the founders of Adams Drug Company in Pawtucket. Adams was once listed on the New York Stock Exchange as a 435-store chain operating in 10 states. She was the daughter of the late Max and Fannie Mittleman and the sister of the late Harry and Joseph Mittleman and Sara Goldberg.

She will be remembered for her deep love of family, her pleasant personality, thoughtful advice and concern. Her intelligence shined with her dynamic radiance and elegance.

She was committed to a number of charitable organizations, such as: the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Home for the Aged, The Miriam Hospital and the Ocean State Gala. She was a strong supporter of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies in Palm Beach, always being a member of the Lion of Judah group.

She was an avid golfer and a past member of the Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, Mass., Pinebrook Country Club in Weston, Mass., and The President Country Club in West Palm Beach. She had a number of golf accomplishments, including a hole in one.

She is survived by her children, James Salmanson, Tobey and Richard Oresman; her grandchildren, Matthew Oresman and Heather Wong, Lauren and Marc Regardie, Brian Salmanson and Nikki DeMartinis; and six great-grandchildren Max, Sam, and Rachel Regardie; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Hilda Salmanson’s caregivers, Joan, Nerita, Stacy and Lauren, who cared for her with such love.

Contributions may be made to the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass. 02215.