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Lena Matzner Obituary

MATZNER, LENA G., 82, of Phenix Ave., died peacefully on Sunday at Roger Williams Hospital. She was the beloved wife for 58 years of Henry J. Matzner.

She was a secretary at the Chester Barrows School in Cranston for 19 years, retiring in 1985.

Devoted mother of Steven Matzner and his wife Beth of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Evan and Shayna.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Jewish Family Service. Shiva will be observed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Matzner, 29 Garden Hills Drive, Tuesday 7-9, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.
Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 22, 2007.

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Merrill Kirshenbaum

October 27, 2007

Mr. Matzner & Steve;
I am very sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Matzner/your mom. I will never forget her words of wisdon when we were growing up. Please take comfort in the fact that she touched many lives.

Merrill Kirshenbaum

Joanne Pinheiro

October 25, 2007

Henry
I am truly sorry for your loss.I will always remember her.

Jon Foster

October 24, 2007

Steven and Beth:

God Bless you both for the care and love you showed for your mother during her long illness. May God grant you and Henry peace in knowing that Lena is in a better place.

Sheila W

October 23, 2007

May peace and comfort come quickly during your time of sorrow.

Geoff Schoos

October 23, 2007

Henry,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I just found out about Lena and am stunned by her passing. Please know that I am here for whatever help you may need. Once again, I am truly sorry for your loss and for the loss suffered by your entire family.

Linda Kaldeck

October 22, 2007

I will dearly miss my wonderful Aunt Lena. I will always remember the good times we spent together, and the delicious meals our family shared. She will be fondly missed by everyone who knew what a wonderful woman she was.

HOWARD BARASCH

October 22, 2007

wishing to extend to you and your family our heartfelt sympathy

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