Ruth Songhurst

1938 - 2017

Ruth Songhurst

1938 - 2017

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

Ruth Songhurst Obituary

Published by Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden on Oct. 28, 2017.
Ruth was born on February 24, 1938 and passed away in October 2017. Ruth was a resident of Milford, Connecticut at the time of passing. A graduate of Milford High School Class of 1956, she also attended New State Teacher's and Quinnipiac Colleges. She played as Grand Organist, protem for Amaranth and played at many Masonic ceremonies and events. Friends are invited to visit with Ruth's family at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at 7:00 PM a Prayer Service and Eastern Star Service will begin. Porto Funeral Home 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven CT 06516 Visitation - Porto Funeral Home Songhurst, H. Ruth Visitation - Porto Funeral Home 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven, CT 06516 Monday, October 30, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Star Service Porto Funeral Home 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven CT 06516 Service - Porto Funeral Home Songhurst, H. Ruth Service - Porto Funeral Home 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven, CT 06516 Monday, October 30, 2017 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Grand Chapter of CT, OES, P.O. Box 143, Plymouth, CT 06782 (please indicate in memo for Endowment Fund or Cancer Society in memory of Ruth Songhurst).

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Michelle Rogalski

October 30, 2017

May those dear to Ruth find comfort in their memories during this difficult time. She will be missed by many, find comfort knowing she is at peace now, God Bless.

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