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Ruth Giard Obituary
University Campus surrounded by her family. Her husband, Richard Giard, died in 1970. She is survived by a brother, Carl R. Soderblom and his wife Gloria of Worcester; her niece, Susan Gauquier and her husband Gary of Worcester; four grandnieces, Leah, Nina, Sophia, and Stephanie; and many other dear relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by a brother, David W. Soderblom.
Ruthie was born in Worcester, daughter of Carl E. and Florence L. (Faler) Soderblom. She graduated from Classical High School , Assumption College , and Fitchburg State College. She had a Master's Degree in Nursing. Ruthie worked as a licensing inspector for the MA Department of Public Health in the Worcester office until becoming ill 6 months ago. She was a member of All Saints Church. Ruthie enjoyed traveling, painting, cooking, gardening, and her family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, in All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street. Burial will be at a later date in All Faiths Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, is directing arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:
NordgrenMemorialChapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Giard
DENISE & JIM FRADSHAM
December 12, 2007
DEAR SUSAN & FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
RUTH WAS A VERY WARM & LOVING WONDERFUL PERSON.. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONES LIFE SHE TOUCHED. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE COMMING MONTHS.
DENISE & JIM
Jan Guilbert
December 6, 2007
Ruth was a wonderful neighbor. She was the kind of person who would just show up with a plate of cookies. She would keep an eye out when we were gone without being asked. We will miss her.
Jan & Dan Guilbert
Catherine Schlichte (Hagen)
December 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Judy Scoville
December 5, 2007
Ruth and I have been friends for 63 years. We spent wonderful times at each other's house and in our teens we double dated. She was god mother to my daughter,Brenda. We spent so many times riding our bikes every place and one time,took them on the bus. When I think of Ruthie I have to laugh at all the great times we had. She was my maid of honor when married my husband, Walter, in 1953. I was in Alaska when she married Dick and was not able to be her matron of honor. I could go on and on but just have to say she was the most wonderful person I have ever known. I will miss her and all our phone calls.
Brenda Scoville Phillips
December 5, 2007
Auntie Ruth was my godmother. She was the kindest most considerate person. She never forgot a birthday, Christmas, Easter and anniversaries, she loved everyone and always thought and cared for others. She was wonderful to my family and me. She will be missed deeply. May she rest in peace.
Kristen Smith
December 4, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the family..Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love, The Smiths
Diana west
December 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We loved Ruthie, she was such a kind and loving person. She always made us feel like we were family, she will be deeply missed. With much love, Paul and Diana West
Matt Guilbert
December 4, 2007
Ruth was my neighbor as a child growing up. She was always very nice to us. My condolences and may she rest in peace.
Nancy Murphy
December 4, 2007
I first met Ruth while working for the DPH in Rutland, MA. Then we met again when I was working for the MDC (now DCR) in W. Boylston. I retired to Maine just 3 years ago this month. Ruth was at my retirement luncheon. She was a loving and beautiful person to know. Always caring and concerned. Never heard her say an unkind word to anyone. I will miss her!
Paula Feraci
December 4, 2007
Ruth was a very nice person. She was a dental patient of ours.
Paula Feraci
December 4, 2007
Ruth was a very nice person. She was a dental patient of ours.
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