Born in Chicago, she was a daughter of the late Abraham M. and Catherine G. (Goldstein) Kaufman. She was admired for her independent mind and spirit, that stayed with her until her last day. In her early 20’s she was a pilot and flew bi-planes and Piper Cubs. Meta was a lifetime member of Temple Beth El in Providence and taught English to Russian immigrants. She volunteered at both Miriam and Bradley Hospitals and led tours for the Rhode Island Historical Society. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling, knitting, and sewing. She was also a talented organist as well as pianist.
She is survived by three daughters, Susan Lee Klibanoff and her husband Elton of Delray beach, FL, Diane Gasfreund Schneider and her husband Marvin of Gaithersburg, MD and Betsy Hamel of Jamestown,RI, five grandchildren, John, Jennifer, Daniel, Michael and Jason and two great grandchildren, Paige and Tess.
Private arrangements are in the care of Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of RI, 70 Bath St, Providence, RI 02908.
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