Ruth Flynn Obituary
Ruth was the loving mother of Donna Higgins, Kim Sperduti, and David D. Flynn Jr. and his wife Susanne. She was the adoring grandmother of Mariah Boucher, Emily Ayers, Daniel Flynn, Andy Flynn, Denise Flynn, also the great grandmother of 8. She was the mother-in-law of the late Thomas Higgins. Ruth was the sister of the late Joan Fuller, Dorothy Perry, and Kenneth Perry.
A special thank you from Ruth's entire family to the staff of West Shore Health Center who took such wonderful care of her.
Visitation will be held on Sunday March 30, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Ruth's burial will be private.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888
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