Obituary: Dr. Laura B. Fixman, 54

Fixman, Dr. Laura B., 54, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at home.

She was the beloved wife of Dr. Kenath J. Shamir for 20 years.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, a devoted daughter of Marshall Fixman of Ft. Collins, CO and the late Marian (Beatman) Fixman, she had lived in Barrington for 19 years, previously residing in Providence.

Laura was a psychiatrist with Family Associates of Warwick and Angell Street Psychiatry of Providence for many years. She was a graduate of Brandeis University, Class of ’82 and Tufts University Medical School, Class of ’88. Laura was a former Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, a member of the Rhode Island Psychiatric Society and a member of Temple Beth-El.

Dear sister of Andrew Fixman of Sammamish, WA and Susan Fixman of Greenwood Village, CO. Loving aunt of Janelle, Ryan, Elise, Marisa and Benjamin.

A memorial service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in TEMPLE BETH-EL, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Alliance of Greater RI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903. Due to the Passover Holiday, Shiva will not be observed.