Owner of Needlemania, Linda “Lindabyrd” Goldblith, of Warwick, Passes at 78

Saturday, October 02, 2021

Shalom Memorial Chapel

Goldblith, Linda “Lindabyrd”, 78, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Kent Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Errol Goldblith. Born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Martin and Lillian (Goldstein) Ward, she had lived in Warwick and Cranston for over 50 years.

Linda was an emergency services clinician for Cranston, Johnston, and Kent County Mental Health Clinics, retiring in 2001. She also owned Needlemania, where she specialized in various needlecraft arts. Linda was a talented weaver and a member of the RI Weavers Guild. She was an enthusiastic fan of Il Volo and was a member of their fan club. Linda loved visiting Narraganset Bay and enjoyed the culinary arts.

Dear sister of Bobbe Awtry and her late husband, Larry, of Ashby, MA. Cherished aunt of Mark, Scherrie, Tina, Dana, Eric, Cord, Mason, Luke, and their families. A dear friend of Lee Mangione, Carol Kruprevich, Jim Turner, and the late Jan Read.

Funeral services and Shiva will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to any mental health organization of your choice.

Four generations of the Smith family have worked to enhance the faith placed in us by our Jewish community. Meyer Smith was the mohel, helping at the beginning of Jewish life. Cantor Jacob Smith served in helping people with b’nai mitzvahs, weddings and other life events. Michael Smith and his son, Adam Smith, have been serving the local Jewish community as funeral directors.

We are family-owned and operated and we are committed to you. Be assured that Michael and Adam Smith, the directors of Shalom Memorial Chapel, will thoughtfully direct you through every step of the funeral process. We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in us and we vow to continue to fulfill our promise and commitment to the Jewish community for many years to come.

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Owner of Needlemania, Linda “Lindabyrd” Goldblith, of Warwick, Passes at 78

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