Lorraine Rose Allen, 86

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. – Lorraine Rose Allen died on March 6 at The Pointe at Newport Place. A long-time resident of Providence and Pawtucket, she was the wife of the late David Allen, and the daughter of the late Edward I. Rose and Beatrice (Nathanson) Rose Michaelson.

She was a former member of Temple Emanu-El and its Sisterhood, a lifelong supporter of B’Nai Brith, and was a leader of her local B’Nai Brith branch in early adulthood. She was later active for many years in the Sisterhood garden club. During her children’s school years, she served on the PTA at East Ave. Elementary School and was scout leader for her son’s boy scout troop.

She met her husband David at a bridge night sponsored by B’Nai Brith at Temple Emanu-El. They were married for more than 50 years.

Together with her husband, she was an active member of Ledgemont Country Club. She was a dedicated student at the Bob Starr Bridge Club in Providence, and achieved Life Master status with the American Contract Bridge League. She later became a Florida State Champion and went on to play in the national contract bridge championships.

She is survived by children Jeffrey of Cranston, Elizabeth of Delray Beach, Fla., and Carol-Ann of Melbourne, Australia; grandchildren Joshua, Bethanie and Jessica; and great-grandchildren Zachary and Sienna.