Eleanor F.Aldworth, 89

DOVER - Eleanor F. Aldworth of Dover died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 89.

Mrs. Aldworth was born April 14, 1918, in Hurstbourne Tarrent, England, to Victor John and Ellen Porter White.

She was a bookkeeper in the retail industry in England, retiring in 1972 after working for 38 years.

Mrs. Aldworth loved gardening and flowers - especially roses, embroidery, knitting and being with her family.

She was married to Anthony Edward Aldworth, who preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Brian Victor White, in 2006.

Mrs. Aldworth is survived by a son, Alan White-Aldworth of Surrey, England, and his wife Catherine; a daughter, Margaret Aldworth Whitman of Dover and her husband, William; grandchildren, Simon, Claire, James and Georgina of England, Clayton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Melissa of Dover; great-grandchildren, Becx, Merlyn, Devon and Ethan, all from England; nephew, David Stephen Aldworth of England; and a niece, Josephine Campling of England.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the London Village Baptist Church, Magnolia.

Burial will be private.

Arrangements are by the Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.