Ruth I. Willard

Brookfield

Ruth I. (Carlson) Willard, 80, formerly of 3rd St., died Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Meadows of Leicester after an illness.

Her husband, Donald L. Willard Sr. died in 1994. She leaves four sons, Donald L. Jr of Brookfield, Gary P. of Holland, Mark D. of Brookfield and Eric N. of Sturbridge, 11 grandchildren. Two sons, Glenn E. and Dana J. predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of John and Irene (Smith) Carlson and lived 45 years in Auburn. She graduated from Millbury High School.

She worked in the Assessors Office for the Town of Auburn for many years, retiring in 1984. She is a member of the Holland Congregational Church and the Stella Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a former member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Auburn.

Calling hours are at the LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME 36 Butler St., Worcester on Friday, Nov.21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov.22, at 11a.m. in the Holland Congregational Church, 11 Sturbridge St., Holland. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may made to the Holland Congregational Church 11 Sturbridge Rd. Holland 01521. (www.lindquistlundin.com)