RUTH URSELA BOURDEAU

Ruth Ursela Bourdeau, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Ruth was born in Germany. She later lived in Canada for 20 years, where she was a foster mother to countless babies and toddlers while they were wards of the Catholic Orphanage. Upon moving to New York, Ruth was employed at Ellis Hospital for 24 years. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, George, and sister, Inge. She is the beloved mother of Linda, Diane, Candis, and Peter; grandmother of Tiffany, Sheyna, Serina, Austin, Willow, and Sage, and sister of Gerda. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Albany, NY 12211. For on-line condolences please visit www.sbfuneralhome.com