Lucia Russell (Hedge) Woods

Lucia Russell (Hedge) Woods, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home at the age of 94 on january 25, 2016. Cherished wife of Edward F. Woods, DMD, of Cohasset. Loving mother of William Hedge Woods of Redwood City, CA; Anne Adams Norwood and her husband Kenneth of Charlottesville, VA; Susan Cornell Spofford and her husband Robert of Cohasset, MA; and Jonathan Tufts Woods and his wife Alice of Wilton, CT. Devoted grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Virginia, Jennifer, Meredith, Robin, Edward, and Andrew. Her sister Alice Hedge Brewer lives in Hingham, MA.

Lucia attended high school at the Winsor School, then received her BA in English from Bryn Mawr, and a Masters degree from Stanford. She taught 1st grade until she was married in 1953. After 62 years of marriage in their home on Jerusalem Rd, Lucia's favorite quip was "Same house, same spouse!" While raising four children, Lucia used her many skills to support community organizations. Under her direction, the American Red Cross tripled their local blood donations by implementing an "insurance policy" approach so that participating groups would receive blood transfusions if needed. Active in the First Parish Church of Cohasset, Lucia served as Chairman of the Christmas Fair for 2 years as well as various search committees and stewardship projects. When the steeple was damaged, she wrote to the citizenry of Cohasset, receiving a wide response that funded the repair with restored bells and functioning town clock, with added handicapped access. She initiated the now annual tradition of the Cohasset Arts Festival Lobster Roll Sale, successfully raising substantial funds for the parish. An active trustee in the Cohasset Paul Pratt Memorial Library for 15 years, Lucia helped coordinate book drives, programs, and the relocation and expansion of new library. While serving as president ofthe Cohasset Garden Club, she coordinated with the Garden Club of America to develop a horticultural student exchange program with Great Britain. She was recognized in 2014 for 50 years of service to the CGC, and was honored more recently by the dedication of the Lucia R Woods Bowl awarded annually within the club. Lucia was a member of The Chilton Club in Boston. Proud of her Pilgrim heritage, Lucia was instrumental in fundraising efforts for The Plymouth Antiquarian Society Hedge House Museum, particularly significant to her as it was her father's home. A two time breast cancer survivor, Lucia served for four years in the "Reach to Recovery" program at Boston hospitals. An original member of the Cohasset Tennis Club, Lucia was also an avid skier well into her 80's. She kept her mind sharp playing high level bridge with friends into her 90's. While always grateful to be able to serve her community, Lucia greatest satisfaction came from her marriage, her children, and her grandchildren. She was much loved, and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 6 at 11:00 at the First Parish Church, 23 N Main St, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, PO Box 3773, Plymouth, MA 02361, plymouthantiquariansociety.org or to Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Dr. Norwell, MA 02061, www.nvna.org.

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