Ardell C. Ruffin

Mrs. Ardell C. Ruffin 86, of Lynn died on Wednesday in Union Hospital following a brief illness. She is the wife of the late Ralph E. Ruffin. She later became the longtime companion of the late John Kurkier.

Born in Westchester New York, daughter of the late Oliver E. and Adeline (Kellough) Bixby, she is a graduate of Lynn English High School. She remained a resident of the city of Lynn for most of her life.

She leaves a son, R. Nelson Ruffin of New Boston NH. a daughter Charlene Galvin of Mesa AZ; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Sister of the late Alvera Bixby.

Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral home 157 Maple Street Lynn on Saturday at 11:00 am. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn.


Ruffin of Lynn June 30, Ardell C. (Bixby) age 86. Wife of the late Ralph E. Ruffin and longtime companion of the late John Kurkier.

Mother of R. Nelson Ruffin of New Boston NH. and Charlene Galvin of Mesa AZ. She leaves 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Sister of the late Alvera Bixby.

Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral home 157 Maple Street Lynn on Saturday at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Friends may visit prior to services at 10:00am. In Lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham MA. 01701. Directions and guestbook, www.cuffemcginn.com