Ruth Rosebel D'Andrea

Newport, RI - Ruth Rosebel Carter DAndrea, 83, of 2 Elliott Place, Newport, RI, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late John R. DAndrea.Born in Westport, MA on June 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Clarinda Chace Carter.Mrs. DAndrea grew up in Little Compton, Rhode Island and graduated in 1942 from the Wilbur School. She then graduated from the former Truesdale School of Nursing in 1945. She was a registered nurse at the VA Hospital in Providence, RI and worked at various doctors? office in New York. She then continued her work in geriatrics at the former Bayview Nursing Home also known as the Nelson Nursing Home, in Middletown where she worked for 25 years, retiring in 1987. Mrs. D?Andrea was a member of the Truesdale Hospital Alumni Association and the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 37 Little Compton, for 74 years.In her spare time Ruth enjoyed English comedies on T.V. and cooking for her family. She was known for her sense of humor, quick wit and great charm. She was descendent of William White from the Mayflower.She is survived by her son Vincent DAndrea of Newport, RI, and her daughter Carol Joan DAndrea of Tempe, AZ. She also leaves behind her sister-in-laws Philomena Letendre of Dighton, MA and Marion Carter of Little Compton and her cousin Marjorie Simmons also of Little Compton and Ralph Carter of Middletown, RI. She leaves many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was the sister of the late Charles E. Carter Jr. and Steven E. Carter.Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at 11:00, in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, from 2-4 7-9 in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to Newport Hospital, Ambulatory Fund, 19 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840.