Hoda Baron, 97

PROVIDENCE R.I. – Hoda (Jaffe) Baron, of Providence, peacefully passed away on Aug. 20, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Health Center in Providence.

Hoda was the devoted wife of the late Harold Rock Baron, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage before he passed away in 2018. She was the mother to the late Paul Lewis Baron.

She is survived by her two daughters, actress Joanne Baron of Brentwood, California, and children’s theater director Debra Baron of North Carolina, as well as her son-in-law, David William Brown.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Deborah (Freedman) Jaffe.

Among Hoda’s many accomplishments: she taught first graders, worked on campaigns in support of Fair Housing and reached the Master Level as a bridge player subsequently winning many highly competitive tournaments.

Mid-life, Hoda achieved her lifelong dream of becoming an actress, training at The Trinity Repertory Conservatory and subsequently performing on their stage in numerous productions as well as voicing recordings of Books for the Blind.

Hoda was a treasured member of the Wingate Assisted Living community for over a decade and will be greatly missed by her many friends.

Donations may be made to Make A Wish- St Jude’s- AEA Actors Foundation.