32 | December 11, 2015
OBITUARIES
Nancy Ehrlich, 70
Nathaniel Gouse, 97
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Nancy Band Ehrlich of Concord, Mass., and Providence passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Dec. 7 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. She was born Nancy Lou Band on Feb. 23, 1945 to Jules and Beulah Band, in New York, N.Y. She graduated from the High School for Music and Art and Columbia University, both in New York. She is succeeded by her husband, Dr. Michael Ehrlich, The Chief of Orthopedics at the R.I. and Miriam Hospitals and Chairman of Orthopedics at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, her sons, Christopher and Timothy, their wives Sara and Isabella, four grandchildren, Charlotte, Harrison, August and Julian and her brother Richard. Nancy was a scholar (she received several master’s degrees from Columbia, Brandeis and Rhode Island College), an interior architect and historian, (she was involved with helping to restore the Caesar Robbins’ House in Concord) and a patron of the arts (she served on the board of directors of the Rhode Island Philharmonic). She was an avid gardener, knitter and needle pointer. She was committed to various social causes, having served on the boards of the Providence Children’s Museum and Family Services. Passionate about social justice, at age 60, she returned to school to earn a Master’s Degree in Social Work. This enabled her to help provide life-changing guidance to seniors in Rhode Island. Contributions in her memory can be made to the “Nancy Band Ehrlich Fund for the Arts” at Washington Trust Wealth Management, 10 Weybosset Street, Suite 200, Providence, R.I. 02903.
CRANSTON, R.I. – Nathaniel Gouse, of Cranston, died Dec. 5 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Tema (Pomrenze) Gouse. They were married for 67 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Harry and Jennie (Holiver) Gouse, he had lived in Cranston for 14 years, previously living in Providence. He was a chemical engineer for Foxboro Co. for 25 years, retiring 30 years ago. Nathaniel was a WWII Navy veteran, serving stateside. He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, class of 1940. Devoted father of Neil D. Gouse and his wife, Karen, of Peabody, Mass., and Allen S. Gouse and his wife, Cheryl, of Glastonbury, Conn. Dear brother of the late Norma Goldman and Rosalind Brier. Loving grandfather of Courtney, Rebeka and Lauren. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Paul David Heyman, 89
SARASOTA, FLA. – Paul David Heyman of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Providence, died Nov. 27. He had a successful career as general agent of Penn Mutual Insurance Company in Providence, mentoring and training generations of successful agents. He was also a faculty member of the University of Rhode Island Extension Division, teaching life insurance. He also had a distinguished military career, retiring as a colonel and Judge Advocate from the United States Air Force Reserve. He served as Staff Advocate for many years at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Mass., winning the Air Force Commendation Medal, of which, according
The Jewish Voice to his commanding officer, only one other reserve officer had been so esteemed during the previous three decades. Before entering the life insurance business, he worked as a Judge Advocate at the Pentagon as part of a legal team that successfully prosecuted a number of major cases. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jackie Heyman (nee Cecil Jacqueline Cohen), and his three loving children, Jo Ann Greenberg of California, Hope Heyman of White Plains, N.Y. and Robert Kaplan of Chicago. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Scott, Kelly and Sarah. Born in Brooklyn in 1926 to Benedict Charles Heyman and Anna Heyman (nee Behr), Paul Heyman matriculated at Brooklyn College at 16. Drafted out of college into the Army in 1945 during World War II, he subsequently graduated with a degree in law from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He was admitted to the bars of Texas and New York, as well as to the Supreme Court of the United States. A man who lead by example, he was regarded in the Rhode Island life insurance industry as an ”icon” representing the highest professional and personal standards. His, wife, children and grandchildren remember his motto: “Your word is your bond.” He was also very funny and kind.
Sidney Horowitz, 70 WARWICK, R.I. – Sidney Horowitz died Nov. 29 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Carolyn (Maziarz) Horowitz for 48 years. Born in Providence, a son of Irene (Garber) Horowitz of Providence and the late Jerome Horowitz, he had lived in Warwick for 35 years. He was the owner of Sid’s Tool Co. in Warwick for 40 years. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, serving stateside during the Vietnam conflict. Sid was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Temple Sinai. Devoted fa-
ther of Sharon Hallowell and her husband, Michael, of Warwick and the late Jeffrey Horowitz and his surviving spouse, Tammy, of West Warwick. Dear brother of Steven Horowitz of St. Simons Island, Ga., and Robin Bautista of Cumberland. Loving grandfather of Michaela and Jayden. Contributions in his memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, Patient Free Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.
Mildred Seligman
FALL RIVER – Mildred Seligman of Swansea died Dec. 6 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Alex Seligman, her husband of 49 years predeceased her. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anna Rachel (Rakatansky) Rappaport and the late Joseph Rappaport. She was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence. A member of the Adas Israel Synagogue, the Sisterhood of Adas Israel. the Jewish Home, and the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary Post #168. She worked for the City of Fall River at City Hall for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Gayle E. Hodosh and her husband Lance E. Hodosh and two grandchildren, Joshua E. Hodosh and his fiancee Jessica M. Ryter, and Rachel E. Hodosh and her fiancee Matthew E. Borges. She took much joy in her grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Norman Rappaport of Providence, the late Kenneth Rappaport of Vermont, and Shirley Rappaport of Providence.
Jacob Strashnick, 96 BRISTOL, R.I. – Jacob Strashnick, of R.I. Veterans Home, died Nov. 29 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann M. Strashnick. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Molly (Luxlansky) Strashnick, he was a lifelong Rhode Island resident. He was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’39. He was a WWII Army veteran, serving in the Euro-
pean Theater. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Redwood Lodge of the Masons, RI Shrine and the former Temple Beth David. Devoted father of Michael A. Strashnick of Warwick, Jane S. (Chris) Bowen of Blairsville, Ga., and the late Bruce Strashnick. Dear brother of the late Janice Colitz. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Kyle. Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.
Herbert Lawrence Triedman, 85
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Herbert Lawrence Triedman of Providence, died Nov. 28. He was the husband of Susan Aaron Triedman. In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his son, Steven G. Triedman and Elizabeth Isaacson of Providence and his daughter, Elle Triedman of Santa Monica, Calif., grandchildren Pamela Simon, Tucker Beall, Andrew Lefebvre, Sarah Lefebvre and a sister, Joan Temkin Slafsky of Providence. He was born in Providence on June 24, 1933, the son of the late Ruth (Pinkos) Triedman Temkin and George Triedman, a former Assistant Attorney General of the United States. He was a graduate of Moses Brown School and Harvard College, Class of 1955. Following graduation from college, he served for two years with the US Army. In 1958, Mr. Triedman founded Lawrence & Brooks, Incorporated – the oldest advertising, marketing and public relations agency in Rhode Island – and was its current chairman. He was also vice chairman of Webxchange, an internet company in Palo Alto, Calif. He was a member of Temple Beth-El, The Providence Athenaeum, The Rhode Island School of Design Museum and The University Club. Contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice.
From the Staff of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel