Published in the January 31, 2017 edition.
WAKEFIELD — Ruth E. Derfler, 70, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Friday at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Winchester, March 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Blodgett) Derfler.
Ruth was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1963. She received…