WALLINGFORD - Ethel Wolfe, 87, of Wallingford, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Twin Maples Healthcare Center in Durham. Ethel was born on April 7, 1922 in Durham, daughter of the late Fred and Ernestine (Thody) Wolfe. She was employed by Backas Fireworks at one time. She enjoyed making homemade calendars, was an avid reader, enjoyed solving puzzles and being in the company of the family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her Nephew, Arthur Pandiani and his wife Katherine of Durham and a niece, Joyce Werbiski and her husband Walter of Wallingford along with numerous other nieces and nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine McGraph. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, September 21st from 3 - 6 PM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. A funeral service will be held during calling hours at 5 PM in the funeral home with Rev. Karen Cook of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held privately in Durham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Twin Maples Recreational Department, 809R New Haven Rd., Durham, CT 06422.