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Shirley Shusman Obituary

SHUSMAN, SHIRLEY ELIZABETH (MAUDE) 89, of Barrington, R.I., died in peace on March 24th. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Maynard Shusman for 62 years and daughter of Sam and May (Hurwitz) Maude. Mrs. Shusman was born June 20, 1924 in Boston, MA and was an alumna of Boston Latin Academy and Boston University with a Master's Degree in Latin American Studies. Fluent in Spanish, Hebrew and Yiddish, and active member of the Jewish community, she imbued her children with a love of learning and the arts, the importance of family and a deep appreciation of their ancestry and Jewish heritage. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Daniel and his wife Diane of Sudbury, MA, Elizabeth and her husband Alec of New York, NY and David of New York, NY; her brother Haskell and his wife Elinor; her grandchildren Joshua, Marisa, Jesse, Rebecca, Kayla, Amelia, and Victor and her great grandchild Bayla. She was the mother of the late Bayla Nochumson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either Friends of the Barrington Public Library or Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St. Providence, with burial in Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be private. For information and condolences, SugarmanSinai.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 25, 2014.

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April 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna (Boudreau) Mello

Marilyn Kaplan

April 2, 2014

When we left the country, to visit our children and grandchildren in Israel, we knew that Shirley was very ill. Nevertheless, it was a shock to return and learn of her loss. Shirley's quiet, soft spoken manner often concealed her brilliance and understanding. She was a valued member of our book group who has been greatly missed since the onset of her illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maynard and the entire family.

stacey

March 27, 2014

Shirley was one of the sweetest, most compassionate people I know. She will be sorely missed by her friends. We have very found memories of her with my parents and all their friends and their antics. Love to you all, Stacey (Zisman) and Scott Carter

Michael Allen

March 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathies Dr allen and staff

Henriette Moëd Roth

March 26, 2014

Shirley's brother Haskell just called me to relate the sad news. I extend my deepest condolences to the whole family. As the senior MOED - MAUDE family genealogist, it will be my painful duty to update our family tree accordingly. I wish, too late, that we had known each other during Shirley's lifetime. May her memory be a blessing to us all!
cousin Henny
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Barbara Gianola

March 25, 2014

My condolences to Dr. Shusman and family on the loss of Mrs. Shusman. As a patient of Dr. Shusman in Bristol, I remember Mrs. Shusman as a lovely person. I also remember the thoughtful kindness of both Dr. and Mrs. Susman, even though so many years ago. I hope you can take comfort knowing that hers was a life well-lived, leaving a beautiful legacy for all who knew her. All my best to you.

Leonard and Eduarda Costa

March 25, 2014

A soft spoken woman who had the ability to impact you with every well spoken word! I will always remember her with great affection.

March 25, 2014

Shirley was such a vibrant presence in the lives of all who knew her. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time, and we hope that in the months and years to come you will find comfort in your many happy memories of her.

- Leslie and George Tan

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