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Ruby Demas Obituary
Ruby F. Demas, age 93, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Alexander C. Demas, entered into eternal life Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Petrucelli and Ethel Balogh and her brother Wallace Reed. She leaves behind her devoted and loving daughter Alexandra Demas and her fiancé Christos Bakes whom she loved as a son. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and many loving friends whom she was an awesome inspiration to. As a family, we are very grateful for the care and compassion given to Ruby by her physician Dr. Adrian Dafcik. Ruby was always referred to as a classy and beautiful woman adored by all. She will always remain forever in our hearts. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Rd., Fairfield. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call in Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruby's memory may be made to the North Park Baptist Church, Bridgeport. For additional information and to sign an online register, please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Beard
December 5, 2017
Alexandra, Prayers, love and hugs. Your Mom was one of the loveliest woman I had the pleasure of knowing. I will always keep her in my heart and remember our visits. May the grace and mercy of God be with you.
Cathy Milne
December 5, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elaine Silverman
December 4, 2017
Alexandra, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I am thinking of you and sending my deepest condolences
December 4, 2017
We are so heartbroken to lose this beautiful lady. Alexandra , you are in our heart and prayers.
Love, Ernie & Judi
December 4, 2017
Alexandra, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ellen Riordan
anne marie pierro
December 4, 2017
so sorry for the loss of your mom a beautiful caring lady who will never be forgotten,she was sitting behind the desk with always a huge smile on her face
Nancy Covino Plankey
December 4, 2017
Dear Alexandra,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have fond memories of attending your birthday parties when we were at Madison School. Your parents were both so welcoming. Find comfort in beautiful memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Jody Gentile Antosh
December 4, 2017
Alexandra I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Sending thoughts and prayers
December 3, 2017
My condolences. May the words of ~John 6:28,29 be of much comfort during this time.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
December 4, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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