Ruth Levin

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Young) Paige, she had been a resident of Providence for the past 69 years.

Mrs. Levin was a buyer for the Providence School Department for many years, retiring in 1995. She decided to return to work in 1997, working as a clerk for the Providence Teachers Union. She was also a volunteer at the Miriam Hospital where she was honored as volunteer of the year. Ruth was a long-time member of Temple’s Beth Shalom and Emanu-El, Haddasah and B’nai B’rith.

She is survived by two children, Debra LaMarche and her husband David of Sharon, MA and Dr. Robert Levin and his wife Mona of Boynton Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Lee LaMarche and his wife Hillary; Paige GoldMarche and her wife Rabbi Megan; Jonathan Levin and his wife Sarah, Dr. Kenneth Levin and his wife Anna and Adam Levin and his wife Jenn; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Morton Paige and Hope Finkel.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick.

Shiva will be observed at her home on Thursday, March 5, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday, March 6, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 7, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Sunday, March 8, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Monday, March 9, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Minyan at 7:30 PM each evening. Please contact the funeral home for more information.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906 and HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center,1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

Arrangements are in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence. For condolences, www.sugarmansinai.com