Harriet Ruwet
Nov. 10, 1922 - Aug. 6, 2012
TORRINGTON - Harriett Goodwin Ruwet of Torrington died of natural causes Aug. 6, 2012 at her home of 61 years. She was born in Avon, Nov. 10, 1922 to her parents Aden Hubbard Goodwin and Daisy Twining Goodwin. As a young girl, her family moved to the Torringford section of Torrington. She met her future husband, George, through his sisters, her friends, and spent many fun nights together at the local Grange dances. The couple attended Harriett's junior prom together, though George was yet a freshman.
Harriett graduated from Torrington High School in 1940 and went to work as a secretary at Union Hardware, where she was employed until she married. She assisted in the WWII war effort as a plane spotter at the George Carey airfield in Torringford, spending many evenings along with George looking for and calling in their "spots." Harriett became an accomplished seamstress and used those skills to lead 4-H clubs for 25 years. She taught and encouraged many young girls, including her own, during her years as leader of the Snappy Snippers and Torrington Thimbles. She was an accomplished baker, pies and cookies were her specialties. Her visits brought anticipation of the goodies inside her iconic Pringles cans.
Known to all as "Grandma," Harriett was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She spent countless hours attending activities in which her family participated. Whether a sporting event or a dance recital, she could always be found in the audience showing her support and encouragement. Her door was always open for the pop-in visit from family, friends and neighbors. She was the champion potty trainer to many of her grandchildren and teacher of life's lessons. She perfected the art of letter writing and corresponded with many. No important occasion in the lives of her family or friends was passed by without hearing from Grandma. At Christmas time, her table would often be found filled with cards being written to those for whom she cared so much. "Grandma was a woman of faith, she attended church devotedly as well as watching it daily on TV, you knew where to find her between 10-10:30 a.m. each day.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years George Begey Ruwet. She was sister to Marion (deceased) and George 'Bud' Hammer (deceased), Myrtle and Joseph Dobos of Northfield and Lucy and Ray (deceased) Begey. Her in-laws: Vincent (deceased) and Hazel Ruwet (deceased), Joseph and Virginia 'Vee' (deceased) Ruwet, Edmund 'Ed' and Violet 'Vi' Ruwet, Eileen (deceased) and Bob (deceased) Kennedy, Doris and Harold (deceased) Sibley. She was mother to seven children and their spouses: George 'Hy' and Beth Ruwet, Louis and Nancy Ruwet of Frankfort, Kentucky, Alice and Mark Jacob of Carmel, Indiana, Aden and Linda Ruwet, Timothy 'TJ' Ruwet (deceased in infancy), Terry and Sharon Ruwet and Pinky (Clarice) and Kurt Johnson. She was grandmother to: Allie White, her spouse Ken, Liza Welch, her husband Enoch, Elise Chabre, her spouse Jon, Joshua Ruwet, his spouse Stephanie, AJ Ruwet, his spouse Heather, Matt Ruwet, his spouse Kendra, Suzi Dennis, her spouse Chris, Andrew Ruwet, his spouse Lisa, Jake Jacob, Zach Jacob, Courtney Ruwet, Tyler Jacob, George Timothy Ruwet, his fiancée Erin Horanzy, Kara Burtner, her spouse Justin, Shane Johnson, Max Jacob, his spouse Maggie, Jenna Jacob, Korey Johnson, Brooke Johnson and Grace Jacob. She was great-grandmother to: Chelsea Canfield, Hayley Bishop, Taryn Canfield, Payton Ruwet, Ryley Chabre, Samantha Ruwet, Stella Ruwet, Javyer Burtner, Boone Welch (deceased in infancy), Lilly Ruwet, Bryce Ruwet, Ruby Ruwet, Harriet Welch, Brady Ruwet, Max Ruwet, Kyson Kappas, Zane Jacob, Mia Ruwet (deceased in infancy), Grey Welch, Owen Ruwet, Tessa Ruwet, Callan Dennis, and twin girls, Nicole and Laila Burtner.
A wake will be held at the Phalen Funeral Home at 285 Migeon Ave., Friday Aug. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harwinton at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. All are invited to a reception following the service at Fairview Farms Golf Course, Route 222, Harwinton. The burial will be held at the family's convenience at the Torringford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that any donations be made to the Litchfield County 4H Foundation, 843 University Drive, Torrington or the Torringford Cemetery Association C/O United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford Street, Torrington. 06790 www.phalenfuneral.com.
Published in The Register Citizen on August 8, 2012
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