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Hemlock - Ruth J. Gladding (Henry) passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2018, at age 95. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Gladding; grandson, David Nichols; brother, Theodore Henry Jr.; and sisters, Marion Murray and Laura North. She is 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. She is also survived by her brother, Ralph (Sue) Henry and many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Ruth was born on Dec. 3, 1922, in Richmond, N.Y., to parents Theodore Henry Sr. and Onnolee (Purcell) Henry. She married Kenneth E. Gladding on Nov. 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 21, 2018, 11 a.m., at the Hemlock Baptist Church, 4738 Main Street, Hemlock, NY 14466. Burial Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Hemlock Baptist Church at the address above.
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