Gladys M. (Lawton) Wordell, 93, of Little Compton, RI passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at home. She was the widow of Winthrop B. Wordell.
Born in Westford, MA, son of the late Luther and Ruth (Mullen) Lawton, she had lived in Little Compton for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she was a caregiver for several families in the area. Mrs. Wordell was a member of the Little Compton United Congregational Church and the REBECCA’s of Little Compton and a former member of the Little Compton Grange.
Survivors include 2 sons: Paul Wordell and Barry Wordell both of Little Compton; 2 daughters: Barbara Ambrogio of Middletown, RI and Joyce Moson of Little Compton; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Paul L. Lawton.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Little Compton United Congregational Church at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 - 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
Interment in Union Cemetery, Little Compton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Compton Ambulance Fund, PO Box 552, Little Compton, RI 02837.