Doris W. Ratcliff

01/01/2000

Doris W. Ratcliff, 98, of Gloucester died Saturday at home. She was the mother of the late William N. Ratcliff of Richmond. Born in Newport, Maine, on March 5, 1903, daughter of Hubert M. and Cordelia Merrill Wardwell, she was a graduate of Boston University in 1926. She was a former resident of Peabody. Mrs. Ratcliff was an active member of the Gloucester and Peabody women's clubs for many years, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had a deep appreciation for the arts and music, playing many instruments, including the cello. She also enjoyed singing and photography. Living on the Annisquam River, Mrs. Ratcliff enjoyed sailing and boating with her sons and their families. She was the wife of the late William J.D. Ratcliff. She leaves a son, Wardwell Ratcliff of Gloucester; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters, Eleanor, Virginia and Lucille, and two brothers, Hubert and Norman. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of PIKE-GRONDIN FUNERAL HOME, 61 Middle St., Gloucester.

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