Leah R. Franks

FRANKS, LEAH R. (ROBISON), 97, of Providence, passed away on August 17, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Franks. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Pearl (Jacobson) Robison. A graduate of the Ethical Culture School, Mrs. Franks was active in numerous community organizations including the Jewish Community Center and its nursery school, the Miriam Hospital, the Jewish Federation of RI, and the National Council of Jewish Women. She was a member of Temple Beth El and its Sisterhood, and was a life member of Hadassah.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Hahn and her husband Charles; her son, Jonathan Franks and his wife Suzanne; five grandchildren, Betsy Brown Ruzzi, Amy Blau, Judy Stoer, Emily Nissan and David Franks; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Michael, Sara, Rachel, Andrew, Henry and Julia. She was the sister of the late Joyce Kahn and Herbert Robison.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 19th at 10:00 AM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory can be made to Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be observed at the home of Susan and Charles Hahn, 65 Woodbury St., Providence, Tues 7-9 and Wed 2-4 & 7-9 PM.