Hemlock/Livonia: Peacefully on January 13, 2018 at age 95. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Gladding, grandson David Nichols, brother Theodore Henry Jr., and sisters; Marion Murray and Laura North. Survived by children; Jeanette (John) Durkee, Kenneth Gladding Jr., Barbara (William) Muscato, Ann (William) Watt, and Edward Gladding; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Ralph (Sue) Henry and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Ruth was born on December 3, 1922 in Richmond, NY to parents Theodore Henry Sr. and Onnolee (Purcell) Henry. She married Kenneth E. Gladding on November 10, 1940. She worked at General Motors – Rochester Products for many years and was the “Avon Lady” for the Livonia and Hemlock communities for over 30 years. Ruth was a member of the Hemlock Grange for 75 years, which she was very proud of. She was a dedicated and lifelong member of the Hemlock Baptist Church.
Ruth’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018, 11am, at the Hemlock Baptist Church, 4738 Main Street, Hemlock, NY 14466. Burial Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Hemlock Baptist Church at the address above. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Our heartfelt thoughts & condolences to each of you….
My husband and I knew Ruth for many years and we both thought the world of her. She was always kind, always willing to lend an ear or a helping hand to us.
She had a wonderful sense of humor and shared so many stories of her life (and life adventures she and Ken had together in Hemlock/Livonia) with us over the years. She made our world a kinder, gentler place and is missed……
Warm regards
Faye and Rob