Christine A. (Hanson) Ring

STERLING – On Friday, November 30, 2018, Christine A. (Hanson) Ring, 78, put down her coffee and quilting and left to join her beloved husband, Laurence "Larry" Ring, Jr., who passed away on April 10, 1995. She was born in Boston on February 18, 1940, a daughter of Ralph A. and Sigrid M. (Bo) Hanson, and grew up in West Boylston. Chris graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and completed her teaching degree at Worcester State College.

Chris and Larry raised four children and lived in Sterling for over 50 years. They had many exiting adventures together: camping in New Hampshire, traveling to Nova Scotia and operating their catering business. She was known for baking wonderful confectionary creations and cake decorating skills. She was also an exceptionally gifted quilt artist who shared her wonderful handwork at the annual Sterling Fair for many years.

Chris’ exceptionally beautiful and many award winning quilts will continue to keep family members and loved ones warm and safe in their embrace for many years to come.

Chris was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Boylston and also served the children of Sterling for many years as the Children’s Librarian of the Contant Free Public Library and head librarian for Houghton School. Many will remember her wry smile and gentle way. Chris was also very involved with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls for many years. She served as Mother Advisor of Clinton Assembly #99.

Chris leaves a large and loving family, including her three sons, Steven L. Ring and his wife, Laura of Rochester, NH, Jeffrey R. Ring and his wife, Karen of Marlborough and Eric W. Ring and his wife, Denise of Hubbardston; her daughter, Sally C. Ring of Arundel, ME, along with her 12 grandchildren, Katie, Samantha, Kelsey, Luella, Sarah, Alyssa, Larry, Jessica, Elizabeth, Eric, Christina and Julia; her step-grandchild, Caitlin and her 6 great-grandchildren and two on the way; and her brother, Bruce R. Hanson of Palm Bay, FL. She was predeceased by her sister, Thelma Haddad.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Christine’s family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 7 at the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road (Rte. 12), Sterling. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 8 in the Christ Lutheran Church in West Boylston. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, 140 Worcester Road, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church, 112 Crescent Street, West Boylston, MA 01583; or to a charity of one's choice