Tiverton, RI – Arvilla E. (Manchester) Waite, 79, of Tiverton died Friday, December 24, 2004 at home with her family by her side. She was the widow of Carlton Waite.
Mrs. Waite was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Charles H. Manchester, Sr. and Arvilla (Reynolds) Manchester, and was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. Prior to her retirement she was an operator for New England Telephone in Newport, RI.
She is survived by 2 sons: Stephen C. Waite of Little Compton, RI and Allen D. Waite of Tiverton; a daughter: Leesa K. Waite of Tiverton; a brother: Edwin Manchester of Portsmouth, RI; a sister: Thelma Sanford of Tiverton; and 5 grandchildren: Melissa Christ, Lindsey Barbosa, Sherrilyn Barbosa, Stephen Waite and Kyle Waite.
She was the mother of the late Sheryl Waite.
Private arrangements are under the direction of the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Road, Westport.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: First Baptist Old Stone Church, 7 Old Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878 or Third Baptist Church, 260 Stafford Rd., Fall River, MA 02721.