Louise S. (Hartley) Watling

Louise S. (Hartley) Watling, 94, of Rochester, died April 30, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was the widow of the late William D. Watling and the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Lawrence) Hartley.

She was born in Rochester and lived there all of her life.

She graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School.

Louise worked at Mutterperl Pocketbook Factory in New Bedford for many years. She also owned and operated a beauty parlor out of her home.

Louise was a member of the First Congregational Church and its Women’s Guild, Tobey Hospital Guild, the Rochester Senior Center, the Rochester Grange, and Alewives Anonymous where she also served as a board member.

Survivors include her son, Wm. David Watling and his wife Christine of Rochester; a grandson, William Watling III and his wife Alyssa of Rochester; 5 nieces and a nephew whom she loved dearly.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in the First Congregational Church, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Rochester Council on Aging, 67 Dexter Ln., Rochester, MA 02770

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