LYNN — Ruth M. Wolverton, age 79, of Lynn, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in her home, after being stricken suddenly. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lulu (Clift) Roche.
Born in St. John’s, New Brunswick, Canada, she was raised in Lubec, Maine. Ruth graduated from Lubec High School, Class of 1954. She worked as a private duty nurse in the greater Lynn area for many years until her retirement at the age of 70.
Ruth enjoyed dancing with her late loving partner, Matthew “Mattie” Donahue, on the weekends, especially at Wonderland ballroom. She also enjoyed spending time having coffee and shopping with her longtime dear friend, Carol Bianchi. Most important to Ruth was the time she spent with her family with a special fondness for the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children, Franklin Wolverton and his wife, Cindy, of Lynn, Cindy Catalano and her husband, Rick, of Thomaston, Maine, and Larry Wolverton of Lynn, her seven grandchildren, Brian Wolverton, Averyl Belyea, Richard Catalano Jr., Marc Catalano, Thomas Catalano, Michael Catalano and Sandra Benser, 12 great-grandchildren, and Mattie’s children, Noreen O’Shea and her husband, Kevin, of Peabody and Diane Hurley and her husband, John, of Peabody.
Service information: Her funeral will be held in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss