Arthur-Kern-Obituary

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Arthur Kern

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Dec 20, 1921 – Mar 6, 2018 (Age 96)

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BORN
December 20, 1921
DIED
March 6, 2018
AGE
96
LOCATION
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
CHARITY
Doctors Without Borders

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Dyer-Lake Funeral Home and Cremation Services - North Attleboro Obituary

Arthur was born on December 20, 1921 and passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Arthur was a resident of Massachusetts at the time of passing.

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I remember Dr. Kern from decades ago. My condolences to the family.

Deborah Bell
(Daughter of the late Bernie and Claire Bell)

Arthur made significant contributions to the study of American Folk Art, but he was so much more than a sharp scholar and an observant, persistent, historical sleuth. It was his great kindness that I will remember best and longest. His caring nature complemented a remarkable bent for encouraging others, whether personally or professionally. I felt blessed by his friendship and will miss him deeply.

Today is a day of mourning and great sadness for me. Dr. Arthur B. Kern, 96, passed away this morning at his home, an incredible place full of love, laughter and warmth, which for over a year, I have had the distinct honor to call my home too. He was without question one of the most amazing people I have ever met. A kind and gentle man - with an awesome sense of humor and a brilliant mind that landed him at Harvard College at 16 - he embraced all that this miraculous adventure called life has...

A gentle, caring Doctor. He was my late father's best friend. I will fondly remember him. Zichronam Livrecha. May his memory be for a blessing. Barry, Pam and Bennett Schiff

Namaste