Ruth J Demins

Ruth J Demins obituary, Sanford, FL

Ruth J Demins

Ruth Demins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - R. Lee Williams Chapel on Dec. 31, 2024.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Ruth Joanne Demins,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At 94, she passed away surrounded by
her loving children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Albert Demins, and dear eldest daughter Patricia Ruth Demins Born in Lynn Massachusetts on June 20, 1930.
She graduated from Boston University and truly loved teaching Home Economics for over 30 years. Her concern for students lead to her sending food home with them and making sure they had clean clothes. Many students contacted her over the years to say thank you.
She was a devoted and much-loved mother to six children. She was survived by
Suzanne Demins, Jacqueline Jung, William Demins, Carol Gyermeli, and Louise
Simmons. Also, her sister Doris's children Nancy and Richard Martin and brother
Francis's son James Reichardt. A great source joy and love for Ruth were her 14
grandchildren her 2 great grandsons and soon to arrive 3 rd great grandson.
Her inspiring, loving, humorous and strong spirit will forever live on in our hearts. We are
grateful for the countless memories and the love she shared with us all. We miss you!
But we're glad you are with Dad and Trish.
Public visitation: Saturday, January 4, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST)
Funeral Mass:
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM (EST)
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
861 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Graveside Service:
12:15 PM
Glen Haven Memorial Park
2300 Temple Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789

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