Ruth N. Schiffbauer

Ruth N. (Newman) Schiffbauer, 88, of 7 Breezy Green Rd., died Friday, October 17 at the Meadows of Leicester after an illness. She was the wife of John E. Schiffbauer who died in 1986.

She leaves two daughters, Judy A. Couture of Leicester, Susan J. Stanley of Salisbury; a brother, Joel S. Newman of Huntsville, Alabama; 7 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Donna L. Zagame of Uxbridge in March of 2006.

She was born in Laurens, South Carolina the daughter of Joel S. & Lottie M. (Wadsworth) Newman and lived in Waltham for 52 years, before moving to Auburn in 1999. Mrs. Schiffbauer was a secretary for 30 years working for the U.S. Government Army Corps of Engineers and the Army Material Research Center in Brighton, retiring in 1982. She enjoyed crocheting afghans and babysitting her grandchildren.

Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. There are no calling hours. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in the MA National Cemetery in Bourne.

Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Worcester Visiting Nurse Association, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA., 01608.