Ruth Geller Obituary

Mashpee Ruth M. (Campbell) Geller of Mashpee died January 29, 2008. Wife of the late Robert "Bob" Geller. Beloved sister of Janet Sharry of Quincy, Margaret "Babe" Holland of Tewksbury, and the late George Bryant, Sr. Cherished aunt of George Bryant, Jr., John Sharry, Kim Palmer, and Maura Sharry. Dear long time friend of Hugh Hamilton. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews and 1 great great niece. Ruth currently resided in Mashpee. Prior to that she was a long time resident of Harwichport and Scituate. Ruth grew up in Quincy. Ruth graduated from Emmanuel College and was an Adminstrator/Case Manager at the Wrentham State Hospital. She was the past president of the Emmanuel College Alumni, Cape Cod Chapter. She was also a member of the Hyannis Yacht Club. She was an avid shopper, a great cook, and loved her hats. Ruth was very creative and even had a side business of flower arranging with a friend in Scituate. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, on Friday from 4 - 8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Nativity Church on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Burial in Cudworth Cemetery, Scituate. Donations in memory of Ruth M. Geller may be made to Joslin Juvenile Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Call 1-800-Keohane or visit us at www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jan. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Geller

6 Entries

Kristina Geller

February 2, 2008

As another of daughter of Uncle Robert's brother, Bill Geller, I spent a lot of time with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bob in Scituate. I remember both of them showering me with gifts when I would visit. I have a particularly strong memory of a dark purple poncho that was a gift one visit. I also remember their big wicker swing that hung from that enormous tree on their side yard. Both of them always made me feel so special and I have extremely fond memories of my young life with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bob.
Kristina Geller

Doreen Passerello

February 1, 2008

I have only known Ruth a short time as she was my new neighbour.A fine lady,a great friend.She will be missed by all of her friends at southport.

Susan DoCanto

February 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time of deep sorrow. I have known Ruth since 1995 when I became the human rights coordinator for DMR-SRS. Ruth was a stong advocate for people with disabilities and she was a very caring and compassionate person. I think I can speak for all of the committee members when I say we will miss her at our meetings. (Especially seeing her come in with all of those different hats!)

Bill Geller

February 1, 2008

While my wife Betty and I will be at Ruth's wake and funeral, I'll add a favorite memory of Ruth here. Ruth moved from Scituate at the same time we moved to our first Braintree house. She had lots of stuff, we didn't, so during a very hot summer we combined forces....yard sales, dump trips, rental trucks...into a LOT of work! The grand finale..our new house completely furnished, mostly with Ruth's stuff, but only temporarily. Many more trips to her Milton apartment followed, as she found room for her furnishings or we acquired our own. Lots of lifting, lots of perspiration, but lots of laughs, too! And, as the eldest son of Bill Geller, Uncle Robert's brother, I enjoyed the assorted Geller Family stories that accompanied those times with Aunt Ruth and am now offering this small addition to family lore. May Aunt Ruth rest in peace.

Jeanette Geller

January 31, 2008

With fond memories of Ruth. I think of her every Christmas as I hang the beautiful wreath she made for us decades ago. Her love of color was reflected in her purple door at their lovely home in Scituate! My condolences to her family.

Gretchen Geller Maciejowski

January 31, 2008

My condolences to the family of Ruth Geller. My father, Bill Geller, was Robert Geller's brother. I have very fond memories of going to Scituate as a young girl and staying overnight at Aunt Ruth's and Uncle Robert's house. Whenever I would visit, Aunt Ruth would bring me downstairs to her workshop to create a beautiful basket of plastic flowers. I always enjoyed those times! I also recall how much they loved their little dog, Marie. Although I am not able to express my sympathies to you in person, please know that Aunt Ruth will be in my thoughts this weekend.

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