Mrs. Mary Ruth Sumner

NORTH ATTLEBORO – Mary Ruth Sumner, 98, of North Attleboro passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Fairhaven, MA. She was the loving wife of the late William H. Sumner.

Born on June 18, 1917 in Mansfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Bridget (Gleason) Bonner.

Mrs. Sumner was a graduate of Attleboro High School and worked locally all her life until her retirement as a personnel manager at the Hilsinger Company in Plainville.

She enjoyed taking day trips, reading and crocheting.

Mrs. Sumner is survived by her daughter, Judith Sumner of Fairhaven; six grandchildren, Judy Dawn Sorell of Fairhaven, Daphne Sorell of New Bedford, Andrea Sorell and William Sorell both of Fairhaven, Tara Datro and Kristi Datro both of New Hampshire; 3 great grandchildren, Cody Sorell and Rayne Arruda both of New Bedford and Daniel Burke of New Hampshire; also many nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Mary Jane Datro and sister of the late George, Hugh, James and Herbert Bonner.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro.

A funeral will be conducted on Saturday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 14 Park Street, North Attleboro.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Towne Street, Attleboro Falls.