Barbara A. Levinson

Barbara A. Levinson, 76, of Hopedale, Ma. died Jan 4, 2024 in Rose Monahan Hospice. Born in NY, she was the daughter of the late Hyman and May (Wagner) Levinson.

Barbara grew up in Woonsocket, RI where she was frequently recognized by her brilliant smile and colorful style of dress. She was a lifelong member of Congregation B'nai Israel who regularly attended services and was head of the Chevra Kadisha, the ritual burial society for Jewish women in the community.

Barbara worked as a Respiratory Therapist for more than 40 years, the last 30+ at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. She remained active in retirement, delivering Meals on Wheels, donating blood, playing Bingo and Cribbage at the Hopedale Senior Center. She was an avid walker, danced annually at the Woonsocket High School fund raising event, and took yoga classes.

Barbara had a voracious love of life with a unique and original character. In return, she was loved by her family, friends and coworkers and many others who she met her along the way. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her niece, Jennifer Dziok, of Nashua, NH; her nephews, Harris Dziok and Barett Dziok, of Hopedale, MA; her great nephew, Dylan Dziok; and her brother Steven Levinson, of Woonsocket. She was the sister of the late Meryl Levinson.

Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woonsocket High School Theatre Boosters, Attn: Jen Maiello 777 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket RI or via this link https://square.link/u/6kpJjweU