Elaine Cohen, 87

EAST PROVIDENCE — Elaine Cohen, 87, died June 11. She was the wife of the late Bernard I. Cohen. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Berger) Guny, she was a lifelong resident of Providence.

She was a bookkeeper in her husband’s business, Cohen Mfg., Providence, for 20 years, retiring in 1994.

She was a graduate of the Rhode Island College of Education, earning a degree in teaching.

Mrs. Cohen was a member of Temple Beth-El and its Sisterhood.

She leaves two daughters, Norma Goldberg of Homer, N.Y., and Margery Cohen-Jacoby of Sharon, Mass; a sister, Ida Millman of Connecticut; and three grandchildren, Tara, Greta and Rebecca.

Burial was in Sons of Israel & David Cemetery, 401 Reservoir Ave., Providence.

Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.