Ruth M. Query

Leicester

Ruth M. (Carlsen) Query 85, of 1073 Main St. died Saturday, May 15, at St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center, after an illness.

Her husband of 63 years, Alfred E. Query died in 2003. She leaves a son, Alfred E. Query Jr. of Auburn; two daughters, Nancy M. Watrous of Worcester and Peggy Mathews of Leicester; five grandchildren, Donald S. Jubinville Jr., Meagen A. Query, Michael K. Query, Bethany Lea Watrous, and Brian R. Watrous; a great-granddaughter, Mikayla A. Gallerani; and nephews and nieces. Two brothers, William T. Carlsen and Robert J. Carlsen and a sister, Irene Carlsen, predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of William T. and Margaret M. (Daniel) Carlsen.

She was a member St. Joseph's Church.

A Funeral will be held Wednesday, May 19, from FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 9 Hammond St. Worcester with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 759 Main St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling Hours are Tuesday, May 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham 01701. (www.faybrothers.com)