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Lorraine Olstein Obituary
98, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sumner Olstein. Born in East Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Edith (Block) Dorn, she had lived in Cranston for 45 years, previously living in Dorchester area for 33 years. Lorraine was a member of the Air Force Historical Society with her husband. She loved genealogy and wrote her five-generation family history.
Loving mother of David Olstein (Patrick Madden) of Cranston, RI and Barbara Tenenbaum (Joel) of Brockton, MA. Dear sister the late William, Robert and Richard Dorn, Sylvia Eyges, Evelyn Orenstein and Ruth Kostlan. Loving grandmother of Beth-Lori and Seth-Adam. Cherished great-grandmother of Jaden, Kya and Luke.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 2:00 p.m. in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will be observed at 41 Beeckman Ave., Cranston on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. For online condolences, please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.
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George A Stein
November 10, 2020
A wonderful lady. She and Sumner were friends of my parents, Adam and Myrtle Stein. I had the great opportunity to know her and Sumner for many years. I just saw her obit tonight and am saddened by this news. Rest in peace, Lorraine.
David Mastrostefano DMD
March 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to her family. She was a beautiful soul. I always enjoyed her visits to our office as she always left a smile on our faces. God Bless Lorraine
Steven Fulmer
February 26, 2020
Such a lovely, brave, intelligent, fierce, yet loving woman. Rest In Peace, now, sweet angel.
David Olstein
February 26, 2020
I love you mom
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Feb
27
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery
301 South County Trail, Exeter, MA 02920
Feb
27
Shiva
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
41 Beeckman Ave, Cranston, MA 02920
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Shalom Memorial Chapel - Cranston1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
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