Hoda J. Baron

Hoda was the devoted wife of the late Harold Rock Baron, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage before he passed away in 2018 as well as being mother to the late Paul Lewis Baron.

She is survived by her two daughters, actress and teacher Joanne Baron of Brentwood California, and children’s theater director Debra Baron of North Carolina, as well as her son in law, writer director David William Brown.

Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Deborah (Freedman) Jaffe.

Among Hoda’s many accomplishments she taught first graders, worked on campaigns in support of Fair Housing, and reached the Master Level of bridge player subsequently winning many highly competitive tournaments.

Mid life HODA achieved her life long dream of becoming an actress, training at the renowned Trinity Repertory Conservatory and subsequently performing on their stage in numerous productions as well as voicing recordings of books for the Blind.

Hoda was a treasured member of the Wingate Assisted Living community for over a decade and will be greatly missed by her many friends.

Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in her memory to Make A Wish- St Jude’s- AEA Actors Foundation.