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Roberta Davis Obituary

DAVIS, ROBERTA (LESHNER) 75, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was married to Joslin Davis for 52 years. Born in Brookline, MA, she was the daughter of the late Myer and Frances (Waters) Leshner. Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Lesley College. She is survived by her children, Donna and Steven Goliger, Marjorie Davis, Lori and Mark Glazer; her grandchildren Sarah and Michelle Goliger and Jennifer and Matthew Glazer. She was the sister of Sandra Isaacson of Florida, Edythe Smith of California, and the late Martin Leshner. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. Due to the Passover holiday, Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 100 Upton Avenue, Providence, Wednesday and Thursday April 3 and 4, 2-4 and 7:30-9:30; Friday April 5, 2-4 and Sunday April 7, 2-4 and 7:30-9:30. For information and condolences, www.SugarmanSinai.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 29, 2013.

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April 3, 2013

Josh and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I remember Bobbie from the Boston area when we were both single not realizing we would both end up in Providence. Janice Heller

Edward Perkins

April 2, 2013

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss, we hope you and your family may find some peace at this difficult time.

Rachelle Desrochers

April 1, 2013

Donna and family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.

March 31, 2013

Dear Jos and the whole family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Roberta will always have a special place in the hearts of all who knew her. All my love. Judy Molliver Leshner Gardel

Stacia Soucy

March 31, 2013

To Donna and her family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find some peace during this difficult time.
Stacia Soucy

Michael English

March 31, 2013

I was so shocked and dismayed at the news of your wife's passing. I am so very sorry. My family and I extend our heartfelt sympathy.

March 31, 2013

Our condolences to Roberta"s family. Gloria Lichtenstein and her daughter Debra Nichlolas are so saddened to hear of her passing. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR LOVED ONES.

March 31, 2013

Dear M
We were so sorry to hear of your wife's passing.
Our entire family both here in Israel and in the United States send our condolences.

David and Ellen Eisenberg Shafner

Brent Goldstein

March 30, 2013

Joslin I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory live for ever.

Robyn & Jeffrey Golden

March 29, 2013

To the entire Davis family:

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May you find peace...may Roberta fly with the angels.....G-d bless.

M. Charles Bakst

March 29, 2013

In this difficult time, Elizabeth and I send our deepest condolences and want you to know we are thinking of you and your family. And, in the words of tradition, we say, "May her memory be for a blessing."
M. Charles Bakst

Bob & Paula Stein

March 29, 2013

Joslin & family
Please accept our sincere condolences.

Andrew Miller, MD

March 29, 2013

Mr. Davis and Mark-
I am sorry for your loss and pray for your wife's eternal peace.

Susie Cabral

March 29, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jeanne Bishop

March 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

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