RUTH BERGER ROSS

Eulogy for my mother, Ruth Ross:
When I was little, I used to worry about what would happen to me, how could I live, if something happened to my mother, if my mother died. I had a right to worry because Mom seemed old to me—she was 31 when she had me, considerably older than most of my friends’ mothers. Here I am, at 67, finally old enough to let Mom go without that primitive fear of abandonment. I am grateful for her long life, and for her legacy of love, creativity, intellect,...

REMEMBERING RUTH ROSS…[Old Friend of Hilary & Steve]

The image that comes to my mind today is of Ruth in a muu-muu, brightly colored and patterned. Am I imagining a flower behind her ear? I’m not sure where in her past this vision comes from, but it seems to capture her effervescence, a way she had sometimes of moving her whole body when she spoke, so often joyfully, smiling, and how much she enjoyed being dressed for any occasion.
I certainly could have seen her dressed...

One of my favorite memories of Ruth took place in Providence some years ago. She, Hilary and I were walking downtown. Suddenly, Hil and I noticed Ruth was not with us. We turned around to see her standing beside a menacing, punked-out man. We hurried back to "rescue" her only to find her pointing to this tattoo and that piercing, asking him the meaning to him of each one. She had thoroughly charmed this unlikely new acquaintance. It was then I realized where Hilary acquired the gift of...

Dear Hilary- It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Aunt Ruth- the last of her generation in our family. Although we never quite saw enough of her, it was always a very special time when Ruth and Pete came to R.I. She was always gracoius and vivacious and we will miss her-
Love, David

Dear Hilary and family , My God bless you all !!
She wasa great person and apart of my family .
Love Chris Morris

Dear Hilary and Stevie,
Ray and I wish we could be there for you. Your mom was a lovely woman who will be remembered fondly by us both.
Love,,
Ray and Lori

Dear Hilary, Stephen and Children,
It is with sadness that we received the news of your dear Mom's passing.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.