Alan L. Goldsmith, 74

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Alan L. Goldsmith,of Providence, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16. He was born in Providence to the late Howard and Louise (Allen) Goldsmith on Feb. 16, 1946.

Alan was a graduate of Bryant University and earned his master’s degree from University of Rhode Island. For over 35 years, Alan served as a teacher, working in Rhode Island and Massachusetts schools, ultimately retiring from Central High School in Providence. Alan loved hockey. He enjoyed playing it, was an avid fan of the Rhode Island Reds and Bruins and he also served as a coach for Hope High School hockey. Alan loved animals, especially the dogs that were his companions.

Alan’s memory will be cherished by his sister Ann Bazar; his brothers Steven Goldsmith and Brian Goldsmith; nephews Todd Bazar and his wife Barbara; and Evan Goldsmith; nieces Kerri Brennan and her husband, Michael, Heather Audette, Amber Elder and her husband, Brian; great-nephew Aiden Elder; great-nieces Cecilia DeRosa, Erin Gavin, Dayna Gavin, and Savannah Audette. Alan was the brother-in-law of the late Joseph Bazar and uncle of the late Dayna Bazar.

Remembrances may be made to HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904.