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Ruby Watts Obituary

Ruby Editha WattsTROY - Ruby Editha Watts, age 96 of 3363 6th Avenue, passed away on April 18, 2018. Born in St. Michael, Barbados, West Indies, Ruby was the daughter of the late Thomas Augustus and Estelle Gertrude Lynch. Ruby immigrated to the USA in 1969, became a citizen, and settled in Troy, NY. She was employed at St. Mary's Hospital for 24 years before retiring. Ruby is the widow of late Darnley "Donney" Watts and the mother of the late Evril Carter; Cynthia Edey of NC, and William Lynch of VA. Grandmother of the late Bryan Watts, Cheryl (Carter) Thornton, Trevor Edey, Alicia (Edey) Waiters, and Jawanza, Amina, and Berry Lynch. Great grandmother of Alexis and Isaiah Edey, Morgan Thornton and the late Caleb Thornton.A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fifth Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church, 189 5th Avenue, Troy, New York, 12180. Relatives and friends may visit at the church on April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit Brendesefuneralhome.com http://www.lastingmemories.com/ruby-editha-watts

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Published by The Record from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2018.

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Michael Koshgarian Jr

April 27, 2018

To the family, At this time please accept our condolences for the loss of Ruby. Ruby was a family friend for over 50 years, i have known her all my life just like my parents, she was another mother to me. Her kindness was great, she will be missed.Her life was full, and when i look back i think how lucky everyone was to have had her in their lives.

Darrell, Carolyn (Wallace) Murray & Family

April 25, 2018

To The Family,
My family & I send our heartfelt condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time of bereavement. I will always remember Ms. Ruby & Ms. Evril coming to my late Mother's salon to have their hair done. May Ms. Ruby's spirit forever circle around her family constantly; may all of your memories flourish within your hearts, minds & souls. Ms. Ruby is home with the Lord now & she is at a peace. Ms. Ruby you are all brand new again and shouting Hallelujah Praises for the King. RIP Ms. Ruby

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Fifth Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church

189 5th Avenue, Troy, NY

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