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Sympathy Notice W. Robert Wentworth

Posted: June 6 2018 at 12:00 AM

Rev. William Robert Wentworth, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.  Rev. William Wentworth served at Melrose Park, Batavia: First, DeKalb: First, Joliet: Ottawa Street, Hinsdale, Libertyville: First, and Aurora: Fourth Street. He was 90 years old.  

Funeral services will be held at First Church UCC, 136 Main Street, Sandwich, MA  02536 on June 23, 2018, at 1:30 pm.  There will be no visitation. 

Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife: 

Mrs. Alice Wentworth
237 N Main Street
Apt. 210
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664

In lieu of flower, memorials may be made in honor of Rev. William Wentworth to 
UMCOR Project: 999895

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