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- Ruth A. Johnson, 79, of Glastonbury, beloved wife of Ted (H. Theodore) and the devoted loving mother of Carolyn, David and Laura, passed peacefully on Friday, August 30th. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 11, 1933, daughter of the late J. Thorgier and Gladys Anderson, daughter-in-law of Hartvig and Anna Johnson.
Ruth was educated in Brooklyn, studied law and speed shorthand. She worked as a legal secretary for prominent law firms in NYC and Hartford. At retirement, Ruth ended her career with the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Ruth loved music and the piano and was a talented and accomplished player. She took lessons for many years and studied with noted pianist Kathleen Buswell. Churches in both NY and Connecticut were privileged with her playing and accompaniment of their choirs. In Brooklyn, NY, Soccer was a prominent sport. Sunday afternoon was a gathering time for European teams to play and compete.
It was at one of these occasions that Ruth met Ted. They dated, fell in love and married in October 1955. In January 1956 Ruth and Ted moved into their newly constructed home and have lived there together for 58 years. Their three children were born there, Carolyn, David, Laura, educated in Glastonbury and subsequently married with children of their own. Carolyn's family in Denver, CO, Laura's family in Williamsburg, VA and David lovingly cares for his father Ted at home.
At a young age Ruth attended and was a Sunday school teacher in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Later she and Ted were members of the Evangelical Free Church and First Church in Wethersfield, CT.
Ruth was totally devoted to her family, holiday occasions and spent many enjoyable years camping in New Hampshire. She visited with family in Norway and traveled with Ted to the Alps and Austria.
Ruth is survived by her husband Ted and their children's families; Carolyn and Mark Wieber, grandchildren Nicholas, Kristen, Alec, and Jaclyn. Laura and James Brunson, grandchildren Victoria and Christopher. David Johnson, Sr., devoted son and caregiver, also grandson David, Jr. Ruth also leaves behind brother-in-law Kenneth Christiansen and his children Louise, Ken Jr., and Lynn Joy, plus their partners and children. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her two sisters Joan and Thelma.
Friends may visit and attend a period of visitation on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 from 11am-1pm at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Tnpk., Glastonbury, CT. 06033 followed immediately by a Celebration of Life Service at the funeral home and burial in Green Cemetery, Glastonbury.
Memorial donations may be made to First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield, CT. 06109
The Johnson family is especially grateful to the nurses and medical staff of Portland Care & Rehabilitation for their loving care during Ruth's illness. Our sincerest thank you from Ted, David, Carolyn and Laura.
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1933 - 2013 (79 år)
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