Erna Goldstein, 76

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Erna (Roth) Goldstein passed away Sept. 11. She was the wife of Abbott Goldstein for more than 54 years. Born in Germany, a daughter of the late Xaver and Catherine (Wildmoser) Roth, she lived in Rhode Island for 35 years. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved people, nature and animals.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son Robert Goldstein; her grandchildren Danielle and Josh; her great-granddaughter Marley; her sister-in-law Rosalyn; and her nieces and nephews Allen, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Bonney, and Rita. She was the mother of the late David Goldstein and sister of the late Franz Roth and Elsa (Roth) Ortner.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral St, Riverside, R.I. 02915; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, Tenn. 38105; or Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St, Boston, Mass.