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1935

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2025

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Edwin Mehlman Obituary

Dr. Edwin S. Mehlman, a long-time Barrington and Warren resident, passed away peacefully on July 8 at the age of 89. He opened the first Endodontics practice in RI in 1965, received numerous awards for outstanding service in his field, and actively gave back to his community throughout his life.



Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Habonim, Barrington, RI. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.



In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Lesley Lunin Mehlman Religious School Library Fund, c/o Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806; Lifelong Learning Collaborative, P.O. Box 603126, Providence, RI 02906; Lesley Mehlman Carpe Diem Scholarship (for the top Latin student), East Greenwich High School, 300 Avenger Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818.



For full obituary and online condolences, please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.
Published by Barrington Times on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Jean & Bob Motta

July 11, 2025

My sympathy to Dr Mehlman´s family
He was such a wonderful person and brilliant endodontist
So kind and caring to his patients
He will truly be missed

Janet marzilli

July 10, 2025

To Jeff , Brian and Erik. I am profoundly sad that your dad has passed . He was like a second dad to me and I loved him dearly. Working for him was the best time of my life . He will be sorely missed by all but his spirit will never die

Love to all of you and the family

Janet Marzilli

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