In Raynham, June 23, 2010 Ruth M. (Donahue) died peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 77. Ruth was the wife Raymond E. Chappell of fifty six years. Born in Taunton and educated at Taunton High School class of 1951, Ruth was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Fannon) Donahue. Ruth was a homemaker and the former co owner of Chappell Electric in Raynham. She was a member of the Raynham Fire Auxiliary, a van driver for the Raynham school system and a home health aid. Ruth was the mother of Trudy Bettencourt of Raynham, Amy Pereira and her husband Jerry of Raynham, Randy Chappell and his wife Rori of Raynham and Beverly Pontes of Fl. Sister of Harry Donahue of Raynham. Grandmother of Wendy, Justin, Hanna, Nicholas, Allison, Hayley and the late Jason Pontes, Ryan Bettencourt and one great grandson. Aunt of Paul and David Donahue. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Sunday, June 27th from 1-4 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Ann’s Parish Hall in Raynham Monday at 11 AM. Interment Pleasant Street Cemetery in Raynham. In lieu of flowers donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to Ryan Bettencourt Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bridgewater Cooperative Bank, 72 Main Street, Bridgewater, Ma, 02324.