Obituary of Frances Ruth Arnold

Frances “Ruth” Arnold, 92, of Dover, DE and formerly of Greenwich died on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her home under the care of hospice. Born in Bridgeton to the late Walter Hanby and Frances Noss Hanby, she was the wife of the late Wilbert W. Arnold, Jr. Except for a period of time that she lived in Delaware and Vineland, she had lived in Greenwich for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she had been an office manager with Finkelstein Farms in Greenwich for many years. In her free time Ruth enjoyed camping. She is survived by her son, Barry S. Arnold of Dover, DE; a grandson, Jeffery Arnold of Greenwich and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Simmons. Graveside funeral services will be held at Fernwood Memorial Park in Hopewell Township on Saturday, April 23rd at 11 AM. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Twp. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in Ruth’s memory be made to the Cumberland County SPCA, 1244 North Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 or Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, De 19901. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.