SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth M. Hunter, passed away on Saturday, August 29, at Wesley Health Care Center where she had been residing since March of this year.
Born on April 15, 1919 in Troy, she was the daughter of the late John and Karen (Sorenson) Agard. She married Francis J. Hunter on May 8, 1937. Ruth had lived in Lansingburgh and Dayton Beach, FL before moving to Saratoga Springs in 1981after the passing of her husband in 1980. She was the oldest, at age 95, and longest residing resident, 34 years, at Stonequist, a fact she was very proud of. She enjoyed playing the slot machines, cards and bingo. Ruth was a very independent and strong lady who will be greatly missed by all who loved and respected her.
In addition to her parents and her husband Francis, she was predeceased by her sister, Irma Fox, her Aunt Christine Gordon and nephew Philip Fountain.
Survivors include her four children, Dorothy (Richard) Jordan of Mechanicville, Margie Kraus of Tampa, FL, John (Dottie) Hunter of Saratoga Springs and Timothy Hunter of TN; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; four nephews and many cousins.
The family would like to extend their deepest and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Wesley Health Care Center, 3 Springs, for all their care and kindness to our mom for the last 5 months. “Also, a special thanks to our dear friend Deb, who was there for mom.”
There will be no calling hours and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to Community Hospice of
Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkfuneralhome.com.
