Ann Ward Spaeth, a long-time resident of Philadelphia, Pa., a community activist, and a summer resident of Squirrel Island, died January 11, 2013. Her family was with her when she died.

A gathering will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Germantown Friends Meeting, 47 West Coulter St., Philadelphia, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Visiting Nurse Assoc. of America, or Kingswood School, Birmingham, Mich.