BORN

1937

DIED

2017

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Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

178 Winter Street

Fall River, Massachusetts

Ruth Gorman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2017.

Ruth Gorman (Ramos), age 79, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. She was the wife of the late James Gorman and longtime companion of the late Mark Marchant.

Born in New Bedford, MA the daughter of the late Edward Ramos and the late Elizabeth Boudreau she spent much of her life in New Bedford/Wareham before relocating to Fall River.

She worked as a computer technologist before her retirement in 1999. An active woman, she enjoyed golf, painting, crochet, knitting and was a skilled gardener and cook.

She is survived by her six children, Ruth Lynne Clay (Stephen), James Gorman, Beth Mortenson (Russ), Debra Socia (Robert O'Connor), Christine Maiorisi (Stephen) and Bonnie Mello (Curt); thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Liz Wright.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Century House, 107 S. Main St., Acushnet, MA. Contributions may be made in her honor to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701. For information and tributes, www.waring-sullivan.com.

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September 1, 2017

Ann Marie Correia

I have so many memories of times spent with Ruth and all of her children. She was a wonderful human being. So loving and caring. She will be missed. My heart goes out to all of you and your families. God Bless all of you. Love, Cousin Ann Marie

September 1, 2017

stacey (smith) hathaway

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

God Bless

August 31, 2017

Jan Mather Calichman

Beth and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Keep your sweet memories close to your heart. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

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