Bernice Doris Freed, 96

Posted

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Bernice Doris (Temkin) Freed died Feb. 15. She was born in Providence, the daughter of Celia (Drier) and Max Temkin, on Nov. 24, 1918.

She graduated from Hope High School and the Pembroke College (Brown University) in 1940. In 2010, she was one of the oldest alumni marching down college hill in celebration of her 70th reunion.

She met Shepard Justin Freed of Lynn, Mass., on a blind date and they married before he left for Europe to serve in the army. She worked as a social worker until the birth of her children.

A lifelong resident of Providence, in her later years she lived at Epoch Assisted Living on the East Side. She enjoyed exercise classes, painting, jewelry making, and visits from her children and grandchildren.

Her husband predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by her children Leslie Freed (Greg McEnary) of Stamford, Conn., and Stuart, Fla., Maxine Freed Cohen (Daniel Cohen) of Vienna, Va., and Peter A. Freed of Dobbs, Ferry, N.Y. She was blessed with three grandchildren Emily, Alden and Erica.

Contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 N. Main St., Providence, R.I. 02906.