Ruth M. Hickey

Enjoyed sewing, baking and decorating cakesLYNN - Ruth M. (McDonald) Hickey, 81 years of Lynn, died on Saturday in Salem Hospital after a long illness. She is the wife of the late John P. "Jack" Hickey. She was born in Lynn, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Stuart) McDonald. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Ruth lived in Lynn all of her life.Ruth enjoyed sewing, baking and decorating cakes. She made birthday cakes for everyone. She was a devoted grandmother who cared for her grandchildren and her extended families children for the past 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Lynn.Ruth was employed in the General Electric Company's turbine division in Lynn. She retired in 1989 after 20 years of service. Prior to her employment at General Electric, she worked in the local shoe industry.She is survived by two sons, Michael P. Hickey and his wife Gail of Lynn, Patrick J. Hickey of Lynn and a daughter, Cathy Ann (Hickey) Haneffant of Lynn.. She also leaves six grandchildren, Jessica E., Mark A., Michael J., and Caitlin E. Hickey, Jocelyn M. and Jessica Laursen and several nieces and nephews. She is the sister in law of John Pesky and the late Ruth Pesky. She is the sister of the late Lilly, Ella, Helen, Eileen, Dot, John, Richard, Robert, William and Wilbur.Ruth's funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:00 AM from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rte 129) Lynn followed by a funeral mass in St. Pius V Church, Lynn at 9:00 AM. Cremation in Harmony Grove Crematory, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. Donations may be made to All Care VNA, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. Direction and guestbook at www.solimine.com