Ruth B. (Steadman) Butler, 94 years, died Tuesday evening at Colony House Nursing Home in Abington after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Harold A. Butler. Mrs. Butler was born and raised in Corinth, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Mae (Hammond) Steadman. She was a graduate of Stillwater High School and after raising her children she returned to college and earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. For many years she had been a private duty nurse in Troy, NY. She had been a longtime resident of Mechanicville, NY before moving to Brockton in 2002. While living in Mechanicville, she had been an active member for over 50 years at the First Presbyterian Church. As a resident of Brockton she lived at Emmanuel House before entering Colony House. Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by one son Barney H. Butler of Brockton and one daughter Cherry B. Russell of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Harold Steadman and Leone DeCoute.
Following cremation a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.