Ruth B. Slonski

1930 - 2020

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

310 Thames St.

Groton, Connecticut

Ruth Slonski Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Ruth B. Slonski
Start: 2020-01-25T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

Noank - Ruth B. Slonski, 89, of Noank, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Ruth was born in Kittery Point, Maine July 29, 1930, the daughter of Herbert and Sarah Woodward Brooks. Ruth married Allen B. Slonski Sr. August 14, 1953, in York, Mass. Allen passed away Nov. 19, 2012.

Ruth's biggest passion was her family and friends, especially children and babies. She cherished her grandchildren and would do anything for them. She found joy in caring for her family and was known for her amazing hugs. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Richard and Nancy Slonski of Groton, Janice Hunt of Newark, Ohio, Nancy and Victor Howard of Portsmouth, R.I., Pamela Sestak of Midlothian, Va., William and Mary Slonski of Uncasville and Allen and Robin Slonski of Groton. Ruth was blessed with grandchildren: Michael Slonski, Lori and Joshua Geyer, Megan, Jeremy, Alexander Slonski; Lornene Hunt and Bryan Franklin, Joshua and Leslie Hunt, Monique Smith; James and Bridget Sherrod, Amanda and Eric Repp, Andrew Howard; Bryan and Angela Sestak, Dana and Mark Paris, Albert and Jennifer Sestak; Nicole Slonski, David and Shelly Slonski.

Ruth was blessed with great-grandchildren: Nolan, Michael and Samuel Slonski; Lochlen Geyer; Brandon Hunt; Sierra, Logan and Chloe Hunt; Titus and Gunner Smith; Emma Sherrod; Kennedy and Dakota Repp; Brayden and Parker Sestak; Maxxine, Dexter and Axel Paris; Fisher and Judah Sestak and Madison Gubala. She also has one great-great-grandson, Walker Hunt.

She will be missed by her sister-in-law Lois Slonski and her children, Debbie, Lynne and Benjamin III. Besides her husband, Ruth was predeceased by her son, Russell M. Slonski; and her great-granddaughter Haley Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. Interment will be private. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Ruth to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Groton Regency for their kind and compassionate care for Ruth and her family over the past four years. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 19, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Slonski

Sponsored by Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton.

11 Entries

Carol Scarbrough

March 6, 2020

Aunt Ruth and Uncle "Ski" as we called him were very kind and I loved them! Aunt Ruth was the last of the 12 Brooks children to live and now pass. Love to all my cousins and sending my thoughts as you have beautiful memories of your mom, grandmother and great- grandmother. With Love -- Carol Scarbrough (aka Tina Brooks - John Brooks' daughter)

Barbara Dodge

January 26, 2020

Dear Bill Nancy I was sadden to hear about the loss of your mother grandmother friend. My deepest sympathy!

Nick and Paula Levitsky

January 24, 2020

Dear Slonski Family, we are sending our deepest sympathies to your Entire Family. May each one of you know that we are asking God to wrap all of you in His Loving Arms. May you find peace in your loving memories of Ruth. We are truly blessed to have Dave Slonski as part of Our Ohio Family. Sending blessings and love , Nick and Paula Levitsky

January 23, 2020

ALLEN AND ROBIN
WE SENT YOU OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER RUTH.
MAY GODS MERCY BE WITH YOU BOTH DURING THIS TIME.

SHERRY AND PAUL

Kathy Spring Adkins

January 22, 2020

I have the best memories of your mom and many times spent at your house in the Highlands. In time, I hope your memories will sustain you and smiles will replace your tears. Rest In Peace, Ruth xoxo

Dina Ballestrini

January 22, 2020

Dear Slonski Family,
I just want to tell you how sad I was to here of your Dear Mothers passing. She was one special Woman ! I have such fond memories of her from allowing all the kids in the neighborhood and near by to fill your house in Ledyard, to cutting her hair while I was going to school , to cutting it when I got my first job. We shared the same birthday and she always made me feel special when we would have lunch to celebrate the day together. I was happy to see her for her 75 birthday at the picnic at Washington park. I have lots more memories of her but those stick out the most.
I know how much you loved her and she loved her kids and grandkids so much. I want to tell you she was loved by many including me.
God Bless you all,
Dina Moran Ballestrini

Mary (Cochrane) Miller

January 20, 2020

I remember the times we all lived in the Highlands, where everyone knew everyone! Your Mom was an awesome woman and at that time, an awesome Mother and neighbor. I will remember her fondly. May Ruth rest in peace always in the arms of our Lord. Sending prayers of comfort to all those she leaves behind.

Ray Hamilton

January 20, 2020

Dear Jan, Nancy, Pam, & the entire circle of Ruth's family n' friends,

Have loved you girls more'n 40 years! Have loved your mom right along with ya! She was a wonderful and lovely lady always. Though it's been a long time, time and distance doesn't diminish memories like ours!!!

Understanding the hole left behind, regardless forewarning, pray this helps some wee bit...to allow...enable...the grief! And grief will come...indulge it...it is necessary, but it is also a measure of the impact this lost love had on your lives! Too, remember the pain of loss is but the other side of the coin from heaven's celebration, rejoicing over the new arrival!!! So truly sorry to hear about your mom, grandma, friend. Definitely keepin' y'all in our prayers that Christ hold you close in this trying time!

When my mother died, even after a years-long battle with cancer, I was shattered by the loss...inconsolable...she was my mentor! BUT, "If your faith assures you she's in heaven, then what are the tears all about?!?" I hold eternity with God a precious, cherished, and hard-won prize...but...in the interim, the answer lies below.

SELFISH TEARS
(I EULOGIZE MY BELOVED MOTHER - MARCH, 1989)

Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.
You see...our faith assures your journey's done.
But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;
It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!

We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,
Your painful fears now for forever stilled.
You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,
But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!

So, until we each rejoin you some someday,
And, while your memory buoys us through those years,
We'll miss you...but continue on our way,
And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!

Ray Hamilton ~*~ March 19, 1989

My sincerest condolences...loving prayers,