Swansea Garden Club honors writer and volunteer with tree-planting

SWANSEA — Swansea Garden Club members, family and friends recently gathered to plant a Tupelo Tree at Compton’s Corner in Swansea to honor Jeanne Wadleigh.

Wadleigh was a recognized writer, editor and columnist in the horticultural field for many years. She embodied the spirit of community service, as an active volunteer at Faxon Animal Shelter, Swansea Library, Swansea Garden Club, New England Flower Show and other organizations. She was also a founding member of the Swansea Land Trust.

A plaque will be added to the planting site in memory of Wadleigh. Any donation for the cost of the plaque would be greatly appreciated. Mail donations to Swansea Garden Club, c/o Janice Noble, 100 Lincoln Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.