Goldie Cohen, 93

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Goldie Cohen died at Brentwood Nursing Home on Aug. 6. She was married to the late Sydney Cohen for 50 years and was a longtime resident of Cranston. Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Celia (Cohen) Soorkis. 

 

Throughout her life, she enjoyed many pastimes, including cooking, knitting, sewing, gardening and reading. Even in her later years, she still enjoyed a good game of Scrabble and a challenging crossword puzzle. She was a longtime member of Temple Torat Yisrael and Hadassah.

Devoted mother of Marsha Cohen of Somerville, Mass., and Jody Alves and her husband, Jim, of Warwick. Beloved grandmother of Isaac Alves of Mansfield, Mass., and Molly Alves of Seattle, Wash. Dear sister of the late Libby Kolodoff and Nehoma “Hummy” Chebot and her surviving husband, William, of Somerset, Mass. Sister-in-law of Irma (Cohen) Silverman of Warwick and David Cohen of Florida. Goldie will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath St., Providence, R.I. 02908.