Sylvia Safferson, Dies at 95

Sylvia Safferson, Dies at 95

Sylvia Safferson, 95, died peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at New Horizons.

She was the beloved wife of the late Nathan Safferson for over 55 years. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Aaron and Ida (Davis) Barr, she moved to Warwick after getting married and then resided in Marlborough, MA for the past 6 years. She was a coordinator and secretary at Bradley Hospital. Sylvia was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael and its Sisterhood for 55 years. She volunteered at Hasbro Children’s Hospital where she read to young patients.  She also delivered gifts for the Jewish Seniors Agency. She loved to participate in a wide variety of activities—including tap dancing, singing, reading, arts and crafts, and staying up to date on current events.

Devoted mother of Paul Safferson and his wife, Rivka, of Oakton, VA, and Rona Stein and her husband, Michael, of Framingham, MA. Loving grandmother to Alan, Sally, Ben, Jessica, and Danielle. Cherished great-grandmother of Eli.

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Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick, RI.

Shiva will be observed at 7 Travis Dr., Framingham, MA on Sunday between the hours of 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sylvia’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 or the American Heart Association, 1 State St., #200, Providence, RI 02908.  

For online condolences, please visit Shalom Memorial Chapel.

To attend services via Zoom, please click here.

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