Ruth M. Glynn

Mrs. Ruth M. (King) Glynn, of Weston, died peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021 in the comfort of her home, with family members by her side. She was 102. Ruth was born in Concord on July, 25 1918, a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Meagher) King. There were multiple homes, in many towns in her early years due to her father's work, but at the age of 10 her family move to Waltham where she attended Waltham grammar schools and graduated from Waltham High School in 1936. After graduation, she worked at the Waltham Watch Co. for one year. Then for the next ten years she worked at the Waltham Dress Company. She loved her job, her co-workers and creating fashions sold in some of Boston's finest stores. Sewing was a passion for Ruth. It was a great part of who she was and something she did exceptionally well. Ruth met her future husband, Joseph Glynn, a Waltham native and owner of Joseph Glynn Insurance, Co., at a St. Mary's Parish dinner dance for WWII veterans. Ruth sewed her own wedding gown and veil, and the gowns and hats for her bridesmaids, as well as her mother's dress. After marriage, Ruth became a full time mom dedicated to raising her large family of eight children. She utilized her sewing skills in outfitting her kids, and was especially known for creating full Easter outfits for the entire gang. In 1967, the family moved to Weston where Ruth resided for the remainder of her life, enjoying travel, singing, sitting on the bench in her backyard that overlooked the woods and most of all, time with her family. Ruth was a person of great faith and a longtime member of Saint Julia's Parish of Weston. The wife of the late Joseph A. Glynn, Sr., she also leaves her children, Michael Glynn of Weston, Mary Thomas and her husband James of Houston, TX, Anne Glynn of Weston, Joe Glynn, Jr. of Weston, Brian Glynn of Hingham, Ruth Favorat and her husband Douglas of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Elizabeth Gray and her husband Rich of Venice, FL and Joan Glynn of Lyman, SC; her granddaughter, Sarah Merritt,her husband Chance and 3 great grandchildren of Houston, TX and her sister, Sr. Bernice King, SNDdeN of Worcester. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her sisters Claire Voymas of Waltham, MA, Mildred Coyle of Eldridge, IA and Sr. Mary King, SGM, of Lexington, MA and brothers, Warren King of Winter Haven, FL, Leonard King of Whiting,VT and Walter King, Jr. of Weston, MA. Her Funeral Mass at Saint Julia's Church and burial in Linwood Cemetery, Weston was held privately. Those wishing to view Ruth's Funeral Mass may do so via the following link: https://my.gather.app/remember/ruth-glynn Memorial donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America: www.dementia society.org To share a memory please visit www.JoyceFuneralHome.com.