Mae Ruth Kahn, 92

CRANSTON, R.I. – Mae Ruth Kahn died on May 13. She was the loving wife of Melvin Kahn of Warwick for 70 years. 

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Esther (Kresman) Woolf. She lived in Cranston for 50 years and then Warwick for the past three years. 

Mae was a graduate of Hope High School. She and her husband Melvin, owned and operated two businesses: ACE Roofing & Sheet Metal Works and Mel’s Hardware, both in Providence, for many years. She was later the office manager and bookkeeper at several companies in Providence. 

She enjoyed traveling around the world on a number of trips with her  husband. For many years in retirement, they enjoyed frequent summer days at the pool with family and friends at the Masonic Center in Buttonwoods. Her favorite times were when she was surrounded by her loving family. 

She was a longtime member of the United Commercial Travelers, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans, and past member of Temple Torat Yisrael. 

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Kahn and his wife, Pamela, of Cranston; and Larry Kahn and his wife, Ellen, of Cranston. Her loving grandchildren are Amy Kahn; Joel Kahn and his wife, Carolyn; Seth Kahn and his wife, Dana; and Aaron Kahn and his wife, Rachel. Her great-grandchildren are Lily and Charlie Kahn. She was predeceased by her brothers Herbert Woolf and Morris Woolf. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.