Ruth M. Klein

Ruth M. (Manning) Klein, 95, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 following a period of declining health. Mrs. Klein was born on Aug. 27, 1915 in Wellesley daughter of the late George J. Manning and Johanna (Callahan) Manning. She was beloved mother of Richard W. Klein and his wife Geraldine of Hudson and Priscilla J. Klein of Natick. Ruth was the loving grandmother of six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Eleanor Brown of Orleans. Ruth was the wife of the late Walter Gus Klein who died in January of 1988. Ruth spent her formative years in Wellesley, was a graduate of Wellesley High School and attended secretarial school in Boston. She was a resident of Natick for more than 70 years. Ruth had a long and distinguished career as the Assistant Town Clerk for the town of Natick. She was a longtime communicant of St. Zepherin Church and was devoted to her faith. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She also loved shopping and being with her daughter and son. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, 25 Glenwood St, South Natick with Reverend Msgr. Robert Giggi officiating. At the request of her family, there was no funeral home visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ruths memory may be sent to the Natick VNA, 209 West Central St, # 313, Natick, MA 01760. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Cochituate Village, Wayland.