Paula Anne Koffler Granoff ’57

Paula Anne Koffler Granoff ’57, of Palm Beach, Fla., Old Westbury, N.Y., and Providence, R.I.; May 28, after battling a long illness. She had an eye for art and was able to cultivate a collection that she donated to RISD’s museum/school. In recognition of her support, she was appointed to the RISD Board and was the recipient of the Athena Award in 2006 and an honorary doctorate in fine arts in 2010. She was a strong supporter of RISD and other organizations. She and her husband were responsible for the contemporary art wing at RISD and also gave generously to the Providence Public Library, donating the technology wing at the Rochambeau Avenue branch. She began playing golf in 1956 and eventually became a member of Ledgemont Country Club (Mass.), Alpine Country Club (R.I.), Glen Oaks Club (N.Y.), and High Ridge Country Club (Fla.). She won more than 60 championships, including three senior state championships in Rhode Island, and had 14 holes in one. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; two sons and daughters-in-law; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters Sandra Koffler Bornstein ’63 and Phyllis Koffler Braddock ’67.