FRANKLIN—A. Ruth (Roissing) Compton 95, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday January 23, 2012 at the Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Fred B. Compton who died in 2001.
Born July 28, 1916, in Boston, a daughter of the late Peter A. & Alice T. (Sylverson) Compton she was a resident of Franklin for many years and was a former resident of Needham.
She was raised and educated in Needham, and until her retirement several years ago, she was the owner and operator of the former Copper & Pine Antique Shop on Rt. 140 in Franklin.
Mrs. Compton, along with her late husband were world travelers, she was a member of the Federated Church of Franklin, and a member of the Alden Club. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by 2 daughters; Alice R. McKenna of Stonington, Maine, and Sally B. Compton of South Dennis, MA, 3 sisters; Bunny Rich of Sherborn, Helene Gerardo of New Hartford, CT, and Terry Macbeth of Windsor, CT. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She was the sister of the late Bertha Harris, Grace MacMillan, Lorna Gilmore and Norman Roissing.
Her funeral service and interment will be held privately.
Arrangements are under the care of the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, www.oterifuneralhome.com.