Ruth E. "Peg" Thelen

1918 - 2017

Ruth E. "Peg" Thelen obituary, 1918-2017, Wilton, NY

BORN

1918

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

628 North Broadway

Saratoga Springs, New York

Ruth Thelen Obituary

Thelen, Ruth "Peg" E. WILTON Ruth "Peg" E. Thelen, formerly of Schuyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at Saratoga Hospital. She was 99. Born on January 18, 1918, in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Harold Clark and Agnes Greene Bailey and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A former member of Court McLaughlin 422 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, she had volunteered for many years for the Saratoga Hospital Guild. In her younger years, Peg enjoyed creating works of art and had tried her hand at needlepoint, knitting, crewel and even watercolors. She continued to be an avid reader, drawn especially to mysteries, and bingo player throughout her life. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Richard T. Thelen, who died March 3, 1993; and two grandchildren, Richard Dyer and Heather Dyer Daniels. Spending time with family was important to Peg. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Robert) Dyer of Clifton Park, Carolyn (Joseph) Bove of Rutland, Vt., her son John "Jack" (Jerene) Thelen of Gansevoort; seven grandchildren, Michael Spencer, Daniel (Lynn) Spencer, Sue (Roger) Dandurand, Kathy Spencer, Christine (Marco) Tonizzo, Amy (John) DiPreta and Nicole (David) Eddy; and 15 great-grandchildren. With her acute memory, Peg remembered, and spoke highly of, the people she came to know over her lifetime. Her stories of life during the Great Depression and World War II were the focus of many a great-grandchild's school project. She was very fond of the staff at Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton where she most recently lived. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of the giver's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 17, 2017.
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Jack & Jerrie,
Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Jack: Your Mom an Dad were very special people.
We certainly miss you all.
Best,
Weezie & Mike
Cocoa Beach, FL

June 19, 2017

Jerrie and Jack,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and family at this time. How wonderful that Peg had her "acute memory" all these years. She had the ultimate gift!

Donna and Ed McDonald

June 18, 2017

Warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy to Pegs family in her passing. We have many fond memories with her friendship with my mother Lena. They had a great time together through the years. I have some of Pegs needlepoint hanging on my walls that she had given mom as gifts. She was a wonderful kind person. Fondly, Jeri Armstrong Towner and Mike Towner.

Jeri and Mike Towner

June 18, 2017

Patty, My sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. I am sure you have a myriad of memories that will sustain you over time. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Sheila Verrigni Levo

Sheila V Levo

June 16, 2017

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to Peg's family at this difficult time.

Staff at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

June 16, 2017

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