Ruth (Dwelly) Wordell, 85, of Little Compton, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Sakonnet Bay Manor after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Wordell.
Born in Fall River on October 23, 1929, daughter of the late Charles C. and Doris (Wilbur) Dwelly, she lived in Westport Harbor until 1945. The family then moved to Little Compton, where she resided for most of her life. She went on to marry Robert D. Wordell and they were married for 48 years until his passing in 2001. They both enjoyed being Winter residents of Key Colony Beach in Florida and Mrs. Wordell continued her trips there until 2006.
Prior to her retirement, she was a secretary for J&J Corrugated Box located both in Fall River and Franklin, MA for 40 years. She loved knitting and often donated her goods to charitable organizations and fundraisers. Mrs. Wordell was an avid reader and enjoyed working the raffles at the Little Compton Game Club.
She is survived by her 2 sisters: Nancy L. Manchester and her husband Everett of Tiverton and Joan Phillips of CA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Charles Dwelly.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-7 P.M.
Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Little Compton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 552, Little Compton, RI 02837.