Lillian Golden, 98

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lillian Golden passed away June 24 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Golden. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Belle (Sherman) Tichman. Lillian had lived in Providence for 28 years, previously living in Woonsocket. She was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, returning to college after her children were grown to fulfill a lifetime goal.

Lillian worked in the Consumer Protection Office for the Rhode Island Attorney General.  She was a volunteer at the Paul Cuffee School as well as doing literacy tutoring to immigrants. Lillian was an active member of the Laurelmead community where she made many wonderful friends. She was a member of the Chopin Club and loved classical music.  She was also an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge. 

She was the devoted mother of Carol Golden Einhorn and her husband, Stuart Einhorn, of Providence and the late David M. Golden and his surviving spouse, Lee Golden, of Mt. Kisco, New York.  She was the dear sister of the late Harvey Fisher and Martin Tishman. She was the loving grandmother of Sam, Ellis and Matt. 

Contributions may be made to the David M. Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o RI Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903 or RI Philharmonic & Music School, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914.