Barbara L. (Gordon) Courtney, “Bobbie,” age 81, of Providence, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of Alan J. Courtney to whom she has been married for the past 41 years.
Born and raised in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Berlin) Gordon, she lived in Palm Beach, Florida for over twenty years before returning to Providence in 2004.
A graduate of Hope High School, Class of 1956, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Boston University. She began her career as a teacher and while living in Florida worked in real estate. Her passion was art and design.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Susan Hamin of Cranston, Deborah Hamin of North Kingstown; two grandchildren, Lily Hamin and Scott Lilienthal; Alan’s children, Kerri Courtney and Michael Courtney, granddaughter Lacey and great-grandchildren Lily and Zoey. She was the mother of the late Leslie Martha Hamin and was sister of the late Miriam Feldman.
Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, her funeral services will be private for the immediate family. Arrangements are in the care of the Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Jewish Collaborative Services of RI, 1165 North Main St. Providence RI 02904 or to HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care of RI, 1085 North Main St. Providence RI 02904.
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