Ruth (Gilpatrick) Buckley of Needham died on Monday November 10 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Buckley was a graduate of Needham High School Class of 1935 and Simmons College Class of 1939. She taught Home Economics in Fairfield CT. Ruth was a member of the Congregational Church in Needham for 20 years. The beloved wife of late William P. Buckley she leaves her sons Bruce W. and his wife Anne Stephenson-Buckley of Swampscott and David R. and his Katharine S. Buckley of Dedham. The sister of Robert G. Gilpatrick of Needham, she was the grandmother of Tawny L. Callaghan of Marblehead, Clifton D. Buckley of Wimberley TX, Lauren K. Buckley of Needham, Drew E. and Dana R. Buckley both of Dedham. Mrs. Buckley was the great grandmother of Dylon P. Callaghan, William P. Buckley, Alexandra F. Gilligan, Christian P., Noel B., Declan Rudloff, Patrick J., Karlyn V., and Alison A. Gilligan.A memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Avenue Needham on Saturday November 22 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Friday from 5-8 PM. Memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Aide Association 148 Chestnut Street Needham Ma 02492.