Anna M. Ulman

Anna M. Ulman, 98, of North Scituate, RI died December 8, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in 1925, Anna was the daughter of Andrew and Rhea (Smith) Hanley of Elimsport, PA. Her siblings included Fred, Raymond, Blair, James (Tiny), Philip and Susan. In 1949, Anna was married to Albert Ulmer and raised their two children, Charles and Linda. Following Albert’s death, Anna married Howard Ulman in 1961 and raised their daughter, Marcy who died in 1977, and was a kind step-mother to her three step-sons, Jeffery, James and Louis Ulman. She earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Lycoming College, PA, and her Master’s in Education from Bucknell University, PA. She taught elementary school in Muncy, PA, West Warwick, RI, and in Herkimer, NY. After moving to New York, Anna and her husband formed the Mohawk Valley Alpiners club in 1970 which is still active today. They loved hiking, camping, snow shoeing, canoeing and cross country skiing. Upon her retirement from teaching, they moved to Benson, NY, in the heart of the mountains. Anna and her daughter, Marcy, were “46ers” having climbed all 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks. A lover of card games, Anna was active with the Smithfield Senior Center for many years. She loved dressing in costume for their annual Halloween party, winning many first prizes. Although her kids didn’t know it, Anna was a poet. In her senior years, she wrote many poems. One marks the beginning of the trail alongside the Senior Center at Deerfield Park. In addition, she ushered at PPAC (Providence Performing Arts Center) for at least 15 years and well into her 90s. Anna had a small “take one, leave one” library on her front lawn. This source of books was a delight to her many neighbors. She is survived by her two children, Charles (Pamela) Ulman and Linda (William) Hogan and their families, her step-children, her brother Philip and sister Susan, plus many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Gifts in her memory may be made to the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904 or HopeHealthCo.org. or to the charity of your choice. Final arrangements have been entrusted to The Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, North Scituate, RI.

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Anna M. Ulman

December 8, 2023