Montpelier, VT Rita Ila Wood, 96, of Mechanic Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Duxbury, VT on March 25, 1920, the daughter of Harold F. and Ila (Russell) Lewis. She received her education from the old North Duxbury School House. After moving back to Vermont from Rhode Island in 1969, she began working at the Waterbury State Hospital as a patient care attendant. She retired from that job in 1982. In 1938 Rita married Albert Levi Wood. Mr. Wood predeceased her in 1959. Rita enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and would look forward to her trips to Rhode Island to see her great grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Harold Wood of Montpelier; sisters, Ada Alger of Middlesex and Lorraine Town of Barton; brother, Carlyle Lewis of Berlin; sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 daughters, Violet A. Sansouci, Vera A. Banner, and Audrey J. Peterson. The family will hold a graveside service at the Hope Cemetery in Waterbury in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05641. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.