Ruth M. Littlefield

Ruth M. (Adams) Littlefield, 91, of Danvers passed away on October 14, 2026 in Beverly Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Bernard P. Littlefield.

Born in Kittery, Maine, on October 2, 1935, Ruth was the daughter of the late Harley and Eleanor (Seward) Adams. She grew up in Kittery and graduated from Traip Academy before settling in Danvers with her husband. Together, they raised their family and owned and operated the Port News. Ruth enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including sharing a cup of coffee with friends and family, knitting, and attending craft fairs. A talented knitter, she specialized in baby sweaters, Christmas stockings, and colorful socks. She took great pride in her grandchildren and especially loved attending their activities.

She is survived by four sons, Kevin Littlefield and his wife Cindy of Beverly, Kyle Littlefield and his wife Milissa of Somersworth, NH, Mark Littlefield and his wife Angela of Nashua, NH and Jesse Littlefield of Portland, ME, her six grandchildren, Zachary Littlefield, Kristina Lueken and her husband Joshua, Michael Littlefield and his wife Katelyn, Alec Littlefield and his wife Becca and Bella and Finn Littlefield, two great grandchildren, Westyn and Isla her sisters, Gracy Spinney of Portsmouth, NH, Arlene Berry of Rye, NH and Nancy Hoyt of Kittery, ME, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Vicki Littlefield, and siblings Marion Bowen and Harley Adams.

Visitation will be held from 9-11AM on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers, MA, 01923. Her graveside service will be held at 1PM on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 in Central Cemetery, 20 Central Rd., Rye, NH,03870. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ruth’s name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com