Ruth Lee Hanson

Ruth Lee Hanson obituary, Foxboro, MA

Ruth Lee Hanson

Ruth Hanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roberts & Sons Funeral Home - Foxborough on Jan. 6, 2025.

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Ruth Lee (Simms) Hanson, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in the comfort of her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Harrison Simms and Marjorie Gildersleeve.
Ruth was born in Washington, DC on November 22, 1946. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed camping, scrapbooking and loved her cat, Rudy. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Beloved mother of Rachel Hanson of Taunton, Tracey Hanson of Norton and Michael Urban of Taunton. Sister of the late Lawrence Simms. Grandmother of Jacob Lunn of Norton, Justin Lunn of Norton, Jace Lunn of Norton, and Maddox Urban of Somerset.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 4-6 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., Foxborough. A memorial service will take place at the conclusion of calling hours at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Roberts & Sons Funeral Home - Foxborough

30 South Street, Foxboro, MA 02035

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