Ruth D. Michaud

Ruth D. (Pellegrino) Michaud, 70, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Paul L. Michaud died in 1997. Ruth is survived by her devoted family; a son Joseph Gentile lll, of Oxford, a daughter Roxanne L Gentile-Gonsalves and her husband Richard of Providence R.I., a close companion Francis Baldino, a sister Sophie Ruggieri of Worcester, two brothers John Pellegrino of Grafton, and Anthony Pellegrino of Worcester. Ruth is also survived by three grandchildren Richard Gonsalves Jr. and Alexis and Morgan Gentile, many nephews and nieces among them her beloved niece Cynthia (Barber) Lebel and her husband David of Shrewsbury. Ruth also leaves her canine friend "Rusty".

Ruth was born in Worcester daughter of the late Antonio and Filomena (Laudone) Pellegrino and had lived in Worcester most of her life before moving to Shrewsbury. She was predeceased by four brothers, Frank, Pepino, Salvatore, and James Pellegrino, and five sisters, Rita Barber, Rose Manganello, Florence McClintock, Jeanette Pellegrino, and Carmela Messenger. Ruth was a graduate of Commerce High School, and worked for the City of Worcester at City Hall for many years before she retired. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Church. Ruth loved a good shopping spree.

But mostly she enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Ruth's Funeral will be held Wednesday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Church, 24 Mulberry St. Calling hours in the funeral home are 5-8PM on Tuesday. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery.