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Birth:          12 Nov 1919 Haverford, Pa.
Death:          29 Jun 2008 Naples, Fla.

Notes
!PUBL
1981 book:
John's sister Daphne married Dorothy's brother Griscom (1E5151211).
Dorothy and George have no children.
In 1964, Dorothy lived in Adamsville, R.I. In 1981, Dorothy and George lived at 10 
Burning Tree Dr., Naples, Fla. 33940.  In 1985, mail was returned from that address as 
no forwarding order.
Source: Anderson, Sharpless Gen.; Dorothy Delano (her)
1930 in Lower Merion, Montgomery Co., Pa.
Naples Daily News (FL) - July 2, 2008
Deceased Name: Dorothy Delano, Naples
Dorothy B. (Bettle) Delano, "Doffy," 88, of Naples, FL, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 in 
Bentley Village Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late George Delano, Jr. 
Born in Haver-ford, PA, a daughter of the late Griscom Bettle and the late Dorothy Gill 
(Ball) Bettle, she resided in Gladwyn, PA for many years, moving to Little Compton, RI 
in 1952, Adams-ville, RI in 1954, as she and her husband built a home in Westport 
Harbor. They later resided in Westport Harbor while wintering in Naples before making 
Naples a permanent home, continuing to summer in Westport Harbor. She was a 
graduate of Chatham Hall in Virginia, class of 1937, and also studied art. An amateur 
architect, she designed a number of homes. An avid golfer, Mrs. Delano was a member 
of The Country Club of Naples and Bentley Village, Naples. She was also a member of 
the Acoaxet Club in Westport Harbor where, in 1980, she won The Woman's, The 
Handicap and The Senior Championships, all three held that year. Surviving are sons, 
John R. Greenwood Jr. of Driggs, ID, Peter H. Greenwood of Cape Elizabeth, ME, 
David B. Greenwood of Wilkesboro, NC, Richard G. Greenwood of Reading, PA; 
step-son, George "Terry" Delano III of South Hero, VT; sister, Edie Gardner of 
Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was 
stepmother of the late Roxane Delano. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, 
July 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the United Congregational Church, The Commons, Little 
Compton, RI. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will be private. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Chatham Hall Development Office, 800 Chatham Hall 
Circle, Chatham, VA 24531 or Youth Haven, 5867 Whitaker Road, Naples, FL 34112. 
Arrangements in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute, Fall River, MA, 
www.waring-sullivan.com.

Parents
BETTLE Griscom (19 Feb 1890 - Jul 1976)
BALL Dorothy Gill (7 Mar 1890 - 22 Apr 1949)

Siblings
BETTLE Griscom ("Gris") (28 Sep 1916 - 22 Sep 2005)
BETTLE Frances Biddle (4 Jan 1918 - 6 May 1987)
BETTLE Dorothy Gill (12 Nov 1919 - 29 Jun 2008)
BETTLE Daniel Offley (23 Aug 1921 - 8 Aug 1956)
BETTLE Edith Marian ("Edie") ()
BETTLE Helen Griscom (23 Jul 1928 - Nov 1981)

Marriage To GREENWOOD John Robert (15 Jan 1917 - Nov 1979)
    m. 30 Mar 1940 Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Notes

Parents
GREENWOOD Richard ()
STERRETT Daphne Theodora ()

Children by GREENWOOD John Robert 15 Jan 1917 - Nov 1979
GREENWOOD John Robert ()
GREENWOOD Peter Hull ()
GREENWOOD Richard Griscom ()
GREENWOOD David Ball ()

Marriage To DELANO George (24 Mar 1906 - 10 Dec 1977)
    m. 12 Nov 1960 Haverford, Pa.

Notes

Parents
DELANO George ()
GOODLOE Elsie ()

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