Ruth M. Norwood

Ruth (Wahlstrom) Norwood, 82, of Worcester, MA died in Worcester on Saturday, June 21, 2008 after a long illness.

She leaves her son, Robert C. Norwood, and his wife Susan of Framingham, a daughter Debra L. Nordberg and her husband, Paul of Auburn, and Nancy A. Gray and her husband, Gregory, of Brooklin, Maine. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Susan, Amy, Karen, Lisa, Kevin, Bryan and Gretchen, as well as four great grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Kyra and Kyle. Other survivors include a sister Jean Berthiaume and her husband Richard of Auburn, and two step grandchildren; Meaghan, and Elizabeth.

Her husband of 63 years, Robert E. Norwood died in April of 2007.

Ruth was born on September 16, 1925 in Worcester. She and her husband were residents of Auburn, MA for 48 years. They were also part time residents of Ogunquit, Maine and enjoyed their summer cottage there for over 30 years. Ruth worked as a teacher's assistant in an Auburn elementary school for many years. She was a banquet waitress at Holy Cross College in Worcester, and also the former Yankee Drummer Inn in Auburn.

She always looked forward to spending time with members of her family and many friends. She loved being near the ocean, their 19 cruises to many islands, classic adventure movies and reading.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5-7 PM Tuesday June 24th in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street Auburn. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 25, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 128 Providence Street, Box 5, Worcester, MA 01854.

The family would like to extend their collective thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Jewish Healthcare Center for the loving care that Ruth received during her stay there.

For Ruth's guestbook and memorial, or for directions visit

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