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Ruth Therese Vandette

1931 - 2024

Ruth Therese Vandette obituary, 1931-2024, Lowell, MA

BORN

1931

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home

327 Hildreth Street

Lowell, Massachusetts

Ruth Vandette Obituary

Tewksbury - Ruth Therese (Lorrain) Vandette, 92, a resident of Tewksbury for 27 years, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerard E. "Gerry" Vandette, to whom she was married for 61 years. She is survived by her three sons, Paul and his wife, Jacqueline (Lavigne) Vandette, Robert and his wife, Lucille (Beaulieu) Vandette, Gary and his wife, Melissa (Dufresne) Vandette; two daughters, Elaine and her spouse, Rev. Mary-Ann Thibeault-Vandette and Christine (Vandette) and her husband Donald Vincent.

Relatives and friends are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Wednesday, from 3 until 7 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11:30 AM in St. William's Church, 1351 Main Street, Tewksbury. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. For complete obituary or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com



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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 23, 2024.

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George Gath

July 13, 2025

We had lots of laughs good times together with the Enos. I know there all together again waiting for me. .Happy birthday in heaven Ruth.

George Gath

January 17, 2025

Dear Family of Ruth And Gerry I have fond memories of our times together with my wife Esther and the Eno´s.please know that they are in my daily prayers.

George Gath

January 28, 2024

Dear Chrissy and family , I´m so sorry to hear of Moms passing. I wish I could have been there to celebrate her life with your family. Please extend my condolences to your family and know that Ruth is in my prayers with her husband Jerry

George Gath

January 24, 2024

Dear Chrissy and family. I´m so sorry to hear of mom´s passing. I´m sorry I can´t be there to celebrate her life with your family. Please extend my condolences to your family and know that Ruth will be in my prayers along with her husband ( my friend ) Jerry.

Susan & Edward boyle and family

January 24, 2024

To the Vandette family , may her memories live forever in your heart. May her teachings guide you throughout your life. Wishing you comfort and peace .

Katie and don Beaulieu

January 24, 2024

To the Vandette family. We are so sorry for the loss of Ruth. She was a great lady and will be deeply missed. You all have a special angel watching down over you. My condolences to the family

Maryjo Welch

January 23, 2024

Elaine and Mary Ann I am truly sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family.

Keith Sarto

January 22, 2024

Our condolences to the Family Vandette. I know from my daughter, Meghan, that Mrs. Ruth Vandette was loved and loved by all of you and will be missed. Special condolences to my son-in-law, Chris. We are sure that she will be remembered fondly forever by all of you. Respectfully, Keith y Diana Sarto

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24

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home

327 Hildreth Street, Lowell, MA 01850

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25

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. William's Church

1351 Main Street,, Tewksbury, MA

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327 Hildreth Street, Lowell, MA 01850

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