Sonya ‘Sonny’ Woolf, 87

SARASOTA, FLA. – Sonya ‘Sonny’ Woolf of Sarasota passed away on Jan. 10 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born on Feb. 8, 1928, in Providence and was a long-time resident of Rhode Island before relocating to Sarasota. A graduate of Hope High School, she was the beloved wife of the late Charles Woolf for over 50 years. A member of Temple Beth-El, she was an enthusiastic member of the Sisterhood and the Temple bowling league.

 She is survived by her daughter, Joanne (John) Barrett; two sons, Barry Woolf and Steven (Frandee) Woolf; five grandchildren, Scott Woolf, Emily Gray (Woolf), Reilly Barrett, Heather Gerth and Courtney Walder. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Muriel, Dora and Gertrude, and her grandson Seth.

Contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Sarasota, Fla.