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Ruth C. Masin

1930 - 2021

Ruth C. Masin obituary, 1930-2021, Waterford, CT

BORN

1930

DIED

2021

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Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London

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New London, Connecticut

Ruth Masin Obituary

Waterford - Ruth C. Masin, of Waterford, passed away peacefully April 18, 2021, after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma. Born June 4, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, Ruth was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria Croonen and wife of the late Vincent F. Masin.

Ruth touched many lives and was loved by all.

She is survived by her four children: Jesse (Rachael) Masin of East Amherst, N.Y., Brigette (Ivan) Kuvalanka of Waterford, Jeffrey (Nina) Masin of Mystic and Mandie (Christopher) Mohn of North Kingstown, R.I. She also leaves a sister, Frances (Daniel) Wittgartner of Salem, Ore.; two nieces; seven grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Alexander, Samantha, Zachary, Dakota and Timothy; and her Boston terrier, Cassidy.

In accordance with Ruth's wishes, a private graveside service was held for the immediate family. A Mass will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dawn, Debbie, Marguerite and the rest of the hospice team at Hartford HealthCare at Home for their compassion and support. Donations in her memory may be made online tohartfordhealthcareathome.org/donate; or to the Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control animal shelter, payable to the Town of Waterford and sent to Animal Control, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385.

Condolences may be shared on Ruth's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Day on Apr. 25, 2021.

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Chris and Diane Orlando

April 25, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy-Marcia Steele

April 25, 2021

So sorry for your loss...Ruth was a beautiful, caring person that I had the pleasure to have known.

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