Gertrude L. Sherwood

Middletown, R.I. ? Services for Gertrude L. Sherwood, 82, Middletown, were Sept. 21 at Aquidneck Place in Middletown.

Mrs. Sherwood died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Newport Hospital.

She was born June 2, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of F.P. and Livia (Ferrin) O’Brien. She lived in Lawrence, Kan., most of her life.

Mrs. Sherwood was a member of United Congregational Church in Middletown and Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence.

She married Edwin “Monte” Sherwood. He died earlier.

Survivors include a son, Gregory P. Sherwood, Middletown; a daughter, Roxana S. Murray, Fort Wayne, Ind.; a sister, Ruth O. Denington, Santa Rosa, Calif.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to Newport Hospital Building Fund, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840.

Memorial Funeral Home in Newport was in charge of arrangements.