Sylvia E. “Sally” Wentworth (Adams) 1939–2019

Sylvia E. “Sally” Wentworth (Adams) died on July 18, 2019, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine.

Sally was born on January 18, 1939, in Naples, Cumberland County, Maine, the daughter of Charles H. Adams and Ferne Whitlock Adams.

On July 19, 1967, she married Nelson Wentworth. Sally worked for Falcon Shoe in Lewiston for 31 years before retiring. Following her retirement, she worked alongside her son Michael at Diamond Distributors.

She was a member of Pioneer Chapter #11, Order of the Eastern Star, in Lisbon Falls and Nina Rebekah Lodge #86, IOOF, also of Lisbon.

Surviving Family

  • Husband: Nelson Wentworth
  • Sons:
    • Frank Wentworth
    • Michael Wentworth
    • Dean Wentworth
    • T.J. Wentworth
    • Lincoln Wentworth
  • Sisters: Elizabeth Adams and Charlotte Adams
  • Brothers: John Adams, Frederick Adams, and Steven Adams
  • 12 grandchildren

Sally was predeceased by six brothers: Richard, Harry, George, Michael, Bill, and Austin.

Services & Burial

A graveside service was held at Edes Falls Cemetery in Naples, Maine.


Sources

  • Sun Journal obituary and memorial record for Sylvia E. “Sally” Wentworth (Adams). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}