Ruth E. Dufresne

Rochester- Ruth E. Dufresne, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 27th at her home in Rochester surrounded by the love of her family, and her husband William by her side. Born April 6th, 1954, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Ruth was the beloved daughter of Julius Christiansen and Elizabeth Dufresne. Ruth was an active member in Eastern Star. Some of her loves were first and foremost her family, others included travel, she recently took a cruise for her 70th birthday. Loved her birds and squirrels. At Christmas time she loved to decorate inside and outside of her and William's home. She enjoyed collecting Lighthouses and angel figurines. She loved playing Scrabble most nights with her mom Elizabeth (Betty) and whoever else was around. In younger years she enjoyed camping/fishing into a family spot, Lone Jack with the Sylvester's Tom and Tootie. Also enjoyed taking trips with her previous husband Stuart on their motorcycle to Americade Rallies all over the east Coast. Ruth is survived by her loving husband William Dufresne, of Rochester NH; her mother Elizabeth Dufresne of Manchester NH; Her son, Stuart R. Sennett II, and his wife Jill A. Sennett of Milton NH; Her daughter, Jennifer E. Walton, and her husband Larry Dewayne Walton of Newport News VA. Stepdaughters Gabrielle Dufresne, of Limington ME and Danielle Dufresne, of British Colombia, Canada. As well as her sister Rachel Hanna, and her husband Kenny Hanna; And her brother, Jay Christiansen, and his wife Beady Christiansen. And many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Ruth is predeceased by her father, Julius Christiansen and her first husband Stuart R. Sennett. Visiting hours for the Dufresne family will take place on Friday, September 12th 2025, from 11AM-1PM with a service to immediately follow in the Edgerly Funeral Home Chapel, 86 South Main Street, Rochester NH 03867. If you would like to send flowers, please send them to Edgerly Funeral Home at the address above.