Thelma M. Decelles, 95, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Cumberland, died June 26, 2008. She was the wife of the late Hubert Decelles who died in 1986.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Wright. She resided most of her life in Cumberland until moving to Arizona 18 years ago.
She was employed by several area stores and the Union St. Jean Baptiste in Woonsocket until retiring.
Thelma was always known to give generously of her time through her volunteer work both in the Woonsocket area and also in Arizona.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. Bishop, and her husband Ted, of Lincoln, and Jeanne Draper, and her husband David, of Glendale, AZ. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Her Mass of Christian Burial was held in Arizona. Committal services will be Monday at 11:30 am in Precious Blood Cemetery, Woonsocket. Arrangements are by the Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Please find guestbook at www.menardfuneralhome.com.