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2021

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Ruth Rabidou Obituary

Ruth M. Rabidou, 90

Worcester - Ruth M. (Krapavickas) Rabidou, 90, of Worcester, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Holden Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center, Holden after a brief illness.

Her husband of 62 years, Kenneth M. Rabidou, Sr, died in 2011. She leaves two sons, Kenneth M. Rabidou, Jr. and his wife Frances of Worcester, and Gary R. Rabidou of Worcester; a daughter, Linda R. Camire and her husband Robert of Jaffrey, NH; eight grandchildren, Michael Camire and his wife Lisa of Amherst, NH, Christopher Camire and his wife Jennifer of Morgan Hill, CA, Magdalena Mastromauro and her husband Matthew of Melrose, Kendall Rabidou of Worcester, Gary Rabidou, Jr. and his wife Janeen of Clinton, Crystal Roach and her husband Andrew of MA, Stephanie Rogers and her husband John of Florida, and Tanya Randall and her husband Merle of Leicester; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Her son Ronald M. Rabidou died in 2009. She is also predeceased by a brother, Anthony Krapavickas. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Anthony, Sr. and Magdalena (Burbulis) Krapavickas.

Ruth enjoyed her time with family and friends, along with traveling with her husband Ken.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St. A calling hour will be held Saturday AT THE CHURCH from 8:45 – 9:45 am. Mask wearing is encouraged. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) or the American Heart Association (heart.org).

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2021.

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Pat Desrosiers

September 29, 2021

We are so sorry to have just heard about your mom. She was a lovely lady and it was our pleasure to know her when we lived next door. I still have the cookie recipes she gave me. We will remember her kindly.

WJK

September 16, 2021

Rest in piece Ruth.... I'll always remember you .

geraldine rabidou

September 15, 2021

My condolences to the family. My husband was Kens cousin Ted.

American Heart Association

September 15, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Lauri Lapointe

September 15, 2021

Ken,Linda,Gary
I was lucky to have been apart of your family at one time I have many great memories of your Mom. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lauri

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Calling hours

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church

555 Pleasant St., MA

Sep

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church

555 Pleasant St., MA

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