Ruth M. Ollis

Of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, at age 92, surrounded by her family at home, July 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mathias I. Ollis. Loving mother of Elisabeth R. Ollis of West Roxbury, Barbara J. and her husband Jackson A. Springston Jr. of Bellingham and Christine M. Ollis of Dedham. Devoted grandmother of Thomas J. Springston of Bellingham, Robert A. Springston and his wife Traci of Bellingham, Kimberly A. Springston of Shrewsbury, Christopher M. and his wife Lisa of Bellingham and Jennifer A. Connor of Burlington. Cherished great grandmother of Andrew M., Matthew C., Daniel G. and Jonathan R. Springston all of Bellingham. Sister of the late Esther Griffin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, July 11th at 8:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Susanna's Church, Dedham at 9:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ruth's name to VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923 or MSPCA - Angel, Attn. Donations, Pet Care Assistance Fund, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600