SEYMOUR M. "SAM" RUGGLES

SEYMOUR "SAM" M. RUGGLES - MORRISVILLE - Seymour Manley Ruggles, 87, of Morrisville, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville with his loving family at his bedside. He was born Jan. 6, 1928, in Hyde Park, the son of the late Manley S. and Ada (Johnson) Ruggles. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 16, 1950, during the Korean War era. Seymour was honorably discharged from active duty on Oct. 16, 1952. On June 8, 1957, he married Frances MaryPaule Lefebvre in Enosburg Falls. They lived most of their married life in Morrisville. Survivors include his wife, Frances of Morrisville; five children, John and Susan Ruggles of Alexandria, Va., Ruth and Wayne Preavy of Morrisville, Janet Ruggles-Power and Robert Power of Waterbury, Anna and Thomas Simoneau of Milton, and Marie and William Lawrence of Sunset, Utah; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by sister, Elinor Spitzer; and half sister, Stella. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at the Faith Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn Street, Morrisville, with the Rev. Alden Launer officiating. Greeting time begins at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in care of the Faith Funeral Home, www.faithfh.net. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Copley Hospital, Attn: Leah Holleberger, 528 Washington Highway, Morrisville, VT 05661. Please note on checks "In Memory of Seymour Ruggles."