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Ruth Adusei Obituary
WORCESTER - Ruth Akua Adusei at the age of 45 passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Worcester, MA where she was a longtime resident. She was born April 24th, 1974 in Kumasi, Ghana and has lived in Worcester, MA since she was 13.
Ruth earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from UMASS Amherst. She worked as a Registered Nurse at UMass Memorial and as Traveling Nurse. She was loved by all who came to know her and her beautiful smile. Ruth used her knowledge and resources not only to push herself but to help others navigate the field of Nursing.
She was also a long-term member of the Pentecost Church and would routinely serve there spreading the good word of our Lord.
Ruth is survived by her parents, Lawrence and Victoria (Tawiah) Atupem, her three beautiful children, Abigail Cassandra Owusu Afriyie, Jeremy Owusu Afriyie and Janelle Owusu Afriyie, and her siblings, Samuel Adusei, Daniel, Adusei, Benita Atupem, David Atupem, and Lawrence Atupem Jr. Ruth is also survived by her Aunts, Uncles, cousins and family in the States and in Ghana.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 6th from 5:00–8:00 pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. Ruth's Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 7th from 8:00-10:00 am at the funeral home immediately followed by burial in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Friends and Family are welcome to join us for Ruth's Celebration of Life also on Saturday, March 7th at the Church of Pentecost, 41 Providence St, Worcester, MA from 2pm- 1am.
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March 9, 2020
She was one of the nicest people I had ever known. To me she was like an auntie. She would take my mom and I places and we always shopped together. If I didnt go she would always come back with my mom and bring me something. She sometimes slept over my house and went places with us the next day.She always gave the best advice. She was so smart. It had been awhile since I had seen her because of specific reasons. When I heard she passed on I was in disbelief. At first I didnt know what to think. The day of her viewing and burial came and it all hit me. She was actually gone. And I would never be able to make those same memories I had made with her before. From there on out I couldnt stop thinking about her time spent on Earth with my family and I. I cried and cried and realized how much she actually meant to me. Its been 2 days and I still dont feel like myself again. I still get random moments where I start balling my eyes out remembering how Im never gonna get to ask her for fashion advice. Auntie Ruth, youll be deeply missed. I still haven't coped with your loss. I can only imagine what your actual family is going through. I know now you are with God and you will be watching over us all. God bless your soul and may you rest in perfect peace.
Brenda Rogers
March 7, 2020
To My Dearst Ruth
I am heart broken to hear that you are not here with us, but I am comforted to know that I had the privilege and honor to call you my cousin and friend. Your smile, your beauty and spunk will always be with me. May you rest now until we meet again. I will love you forever.
Sam P.
March 5, 2020
Lost another GREAT ONE. Danny, Sam, Benita, and all the fam I never met, so sorry for your loss. R.I.P.
Rosemary Fernandez Washburn
March 1, 2020
I will miss you Ruth! I am so many fond memories from North and summers at Upward Bound at Worcester State. May you rest is peace! I will miss you my friend.... God Bless
Vanessa Agyekum
March 1, 2020
Am your sister not your damn aunty is what you would say every-time I called you Aunty. Sister Ruth I will miss you but I am at peace knowing that you finally resting.I will always love you -no matter what I love so much.I was glad to spend some time with you last year: promise to visit you more but life and time wasnt in our favor.I pray for eternal and everlasting peace.You did the best you could.May your soul be at rest now.watch over your beautiful children and your family.
Dawnmarie Custodio (Matteson)
February 27, 2020
Such a lovely person. The light of goodness and faith beamed from her beautiful smile and radiated from her warm soul. May she Rest In Peace. So heartbreaking to lose an amazing person like her. My deepest condolences and prayers for her family.
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