Ruth Marion (McGaw) Richardson of Woburn, beloved wife of Edward White Richardson, Jr., died at Wingate at Reading Nursing Care Center on Saturday, May 30, 2009 She was 80 years old.
Ruth was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 12, 1929 and was the beloved daughter of the late John T. and Gertrude (Pomroy) McGaw.
Mrs. Richardson loved to walk with her beloved husband, Ed and enjoyed gardening at her home in Woburn. She also enjoyed sewing and her many cats throughout the years. Ruth took great delight in celebrating holidays at home with her family. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren. Ruth was employed by Jordan Marsh as a Sales Associate for more than 30 years.
Besides her beloved husband Ed, Ruth will be deeply missed by two sons and one daughter-in-law; Edward Richardson of Tokyo, Japan and J. Thomas and his wife Lisa Richardson of Billerica, two daughters and one son-in-law; Cathy Richarson and her husband John Dalone of Stoneham and Julie Richardson of Stoneham, four grandchildren; Jillian, Tyler and Nolan Richardson and Jared Dalone. Ruth was also the beloved sister of the late Marjorie McGaw.
Her funeral service was celebrated in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Wednesday at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. Visiting hours were Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM. Interment was in Center Cemetery, North Hampton, New Hampshire. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.