Natalie Stein, 67

BRISTOL, R.I. – Natalie (Silver) Stein passed away in her daughter’s home in North Carolina on Aug. 23. Natalie fought a year-long battle with brain cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Natalie moved to Barrington in 1985 where she raised her three children. As her kids grew up, she returned to school and obtained a  master’s degree in counseling education. She then proudly worked as a guidance counselor at Barrington Middle School up until the onset of her illness in August 2015.

Natalie was an active member of the congregation at Temple Habonim in Barrington, where she enjoyed singing with the Ruach singers. She was fiercely dedicated to her family, friends, community and students.

Natalie is survived by her children Drs. Joshua and Tamara Stein of West Hartford, Conn.; Drs. Rachel Stein and Nabil Ali of Hillsborough, N.C.; and Matthew Stein of Sunnyvale, Calif. She is also survived by her brother Terry Silver and his wife Meryl Silver of Philadelphia, as well as her grandchildren Caroline, Emily and Sarah Stein, and Rami Ali.

Donations can be made to Barrington Middle School. Checks can be made out to BMS-PTO and please write in the memo in honor of Natalie Stein. Checks can be mailed to Barrington Middle School, PTO, Attention Treasurer, 261 Middle Highway, Barrington R.I. 02806.