STEIN, ALVIN, 89, passed away December 20, 2014. He was the husband of the late Rita (Malmet) Stein. Born in New York City, a son of the late Jacob and Beckie (Spielman) Stein, he had been a resident of Barrington for 44 years. Dr. Stein was a graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a PhD in organic chemistry. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Temple Habonim. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Stein and his wife Eve Colson of Woodbridge, CT and Shari Stein of Greenwich, CT; and his grandchildren Rebekah, Joseph and Sarah. Funeral services were held Monday, December 22nd at 10 AM at Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Rd, Barrington, with burial in Forest Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Barrington Public Library Corp, 281 County Rd., Barrington, RI 02806, Attn: Library Director.