Janet Friedman, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Janet L. Friedman died Feb. 24 at Wingate on the East Side. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Lester M. Friedman. Raised in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Louis and Bessie (Sholes) Lipson, she had lived in Providence for nine years, previously a longtime resident of Warwick.

Janet was a graduate of Boston Conservatory of Music, pursuing studies as a lyric soprano.  She was a former member of Temple Beth-El sisterhood and its choir and Temple Emanu-El before that.  Janet was a member and former president of RI Federation of Garden Clubs and a member of the Chopin Club. 

She was the devoted mother of William J. Friedman (Maureen) of Barrington and Robert L. Friedman (Nella Massaro) of North Andover, Massachusetts.  She was the dear sister of the late Edward R. Lipson. She was the loving grandmother of Meredith (Steven Zina), Alexander (Pamela), David (Sohee) and Michael (Brittany). She was the cherished great-grandmother of Benjamin, Ariel and Colby. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, #200, Framingham, MA 01701.