LEONE MAAS GOLDSMITH, a native New Orleanian, died October 5, 2016 in Boca Raton, FL, where she had retired. She was 102 years old.

A graduate of Isidore Newman School in 1930, she matriculated from Newcomb College in 1934 with a bachelor of science degree in Chemistry.

Goldsmith was a life member of Touro Synagogue and an active member of the Touro Sisterhood, serving as its president in 1947. She was also president of the Louisiana Federation of Temple Sisterhoods in 1950 and chaired the Interfaith Movement of Jews, Catholics and Protestants. Goldsmith was a board member of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods from 1952 to1958.

An avid fisherwoman, Goldsmith was a Life Master Bridge player and was active and healthy until the last three days of her life.

She was married to Bernard Goldsmith in 1935 and they celebrated 67 years together before he died in 2003. She was also predeceased by a son, Charles Goldsmith. She is survived by a son James B. Goldsmith (Robin), two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Graveside services for Mrs. Goldsmith was held at Hebrew Rest Cemetery Mausoleum, 2100 Frenchmen Street at Pelopidas Street, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Rabbi Matthew Reimer of Temple Sinai officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Children’s Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.

 Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online here.