Barbara L. Shulkin, 85

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Barbara L. Shulkin died Feb. 2 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  She was the wife of Irwin Shulkin for 62 years. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Litvack) Tobin, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. 

She worked as a social worker for the City of Lynn  Department of Elderly Affairs but her most important job was being a full-time mother. Barbara was a former member of Temples Torat Yisrael and Sinai. 

She was the mother of Lori Lowinger and her husband, Daniel, of Cranston and the late Nancy Shulkin Rabinowitz.  She was the sister of the late Richard Tobin. She was the grandmother of Nicholas. She was a beloved aunt and friend to many.

Contributions may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

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