Obituary of Mary E. Wood

Born in Danville, VA to the late Hugh Scott Saunders and Mary Scearce Saunders, she was the wife of the late Albert E. Wood. She had been a Bridgeton area resident since 1945. Prior to her retirement in 1986, Mrs. Wood had been employed in the Dietary Department at Bridgton Hospital for seven years. She was also employed with her husband at Uhland's Nursery, Owens Illinois Glass Co., Wheaton Glass Co. and the Dan River Cotton Mill in VA. She was a member of the Danville Baptist Church in Danville, VA. Her greatest joy was family gatherings. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank Hospice for the loving care and making her passing a gentle and peaceful one. Surviving are a son, Albert H. Wood (Ruth) of Upper Deerfield Twp.; a daughter, Derinda L. Seay (Bob) of Greenwich; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa E. McGowan; two brothers, Hugh Scott Saunders, Jr. and Harry W. Saunders and a sister, Louise Haley. Funeral Services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp., on Wednesday, December 12th at 9:30 AM. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cedarville. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 8:30 to 9:30 AM prior to the services. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com