Ruth M. Sharaf

Ruth (Spiegel) Sharaf, 84 died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2018. She is survived by her son Adam D. Sharaf of Simsbury, her daughter Alison of Hartford, her two grandchildren Hannah Sharaf of New York and Benjamin of Massachusetts, her bother Bernie Spiegel and his wife Carol of Florida. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts of the late Sidney and Nellie Spiegel, Ruth spent most of her adult life in Connecticut. After graduating from Boston University Ruth met her husband Bob, married and moved to Hartford. After having 2 children, they moved to Simsbury. Ruth was a stay at home mom for several years until she began teaching nursery school. Ruth was a caring teacher for 10 years, before beginning what became a career in state government. Her active role in Simsbury politics led her to a job as executive aide to then Majority Leader and future Governor The Honorable William A O'Neill. She spent 20 years in state government enjoying every minute of it. She lived in Hartford for almost 40 years. She loved The Hartford Club, The Hartford Stage, The Wadsworth Atheneum and all Hartford had to offer. Ruth was a loving and caring mother, grandmother sister, aunt and friend. There will be a gathering of friends and family to remember Ruth on Sunday July 15, 2018 from 3:00 to 6:00 at the home of Adam Sharaf, 36 Pinnacle Mountain Road in Simsbury. Donations in her memory can be made to Hadassah Greater Hartford. PO Box 370557. West Hartford, Connecticut 06137-0557