Dr. Edward Spindell, 87 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Dr. Edward Spindell died at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Kay) Spindell of Providence. They were married for 30 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Simon and Jeanette (Sokol) Spindell and brother of the late Dr. Lloyd Spindell, he was a lifelong Providence resident. He was a summa cum laude graduate of Classical High School and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University. In 1953, he received an M.D. degree from Boston University, eventually becoming board certified in orthopedic surgery.

From 1955 to 1957, he served as captain in the U.S. Air Force at Chanute AFB in Illinois. Returning to Providence, he began a private practice that covered a span of nearly 40 years. During this time, he was a senior attending physician at Miriam, Rhode Island, Memorial and Roger Williams hospitals. He became chief of orthopedic surgery at Miriam Hospital from 1992 to 1997. Before retiring, he was honored by an evening of recognition for his many years of service to the hospital. A member of Temple Beth-El for more than 50 years, he served on the temple board and was chairman of the religious school committee. He also served as president of the Bureau of Jewish Education from 1994 to 1997. He leaves his loving children, Marcia Spindell and her husband, Jonathan Lentz, Ahvi Spindell and his wife, Jane Gabbert, and Stephen Spindell and his former wife, Blanche; grandchildren: Joshua and Aaron Lentz and Jessica Spindell and Simon Spindell. He also leaves step-children, Dr. Faith Tobias, Chaim Cohen and his wife, Michal, Julie Corwin, and Pamela Greiner; step-grandchildren: Yonah, Shira and Yair Cohen, and Mason and Kaden Tobias, all of whom were dear to his heart. He will be fondly remembered by his friends and patients, and held in cherished memory by his family.

Contributions in his memory may be made to The Holocaust Resource and Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906 or Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.