Worcester—Ruth C. (Soderblom) Giard, died on Thursday, November 29, 2007, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus surrounded by her family. Her husband, Richard Giard, died in 1970. She is survived by a brother, Carl R. Soderblom and his wife Gloria of Worcester; her niece, Susan Gauquier and her husband Gary of Worcester; four grandnieces, Leah, Nina, Sophia, and Stephanie; and many other dear relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by a brother, David W. Soderblom.
Ruthie was born in Worcester, daughter of Carl E. and Florence L. (Faler) Soderblom. She graduated from Classical High School, Assumption College, and Fitchburg State College. She had a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Ruthie worked as a licensing inspector for the MA Department of Public Health in the Worcester office until becoming ill 6 months ago. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Ruthie enjoyed traveling, painting, cooking, gardening, and her family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, in All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving Street. Burial will be at a later date in All Faiths Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, is directing arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.