Ruth Paula Ladd

WORCESTER - Ruth Paula Ladd left her earthly existence June 15, 2023, one month shy of her 92nd birthday. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother, showering her children with loving care, and instilling the values of honesty, integrity and humor.

Ruth leaves her beloved husband of 72 years, David Ladd, and three children, Francine Sohn, of Pacific Palisades CA and Edgartown, MA, Lewis Ladd, of Corvallis Oregon and Gainesville, FL, and Alan Ladd, of Colrain, MA.

She was a devoted member of Congregation Beth Israel, Hadassah, and the Jewish Healthcare Center of Worcester.

She also leaves behind Francine’s children; Joshua Sohn, and his wife Amy, and their children, Ruth’s great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Adam, Matthew Sohn, of Scottsdale Arizona, and Jonathan Sohn, of Santa Monica, CA; Lewis’s children, Samuel Stocks-Ladd, of Bend, Oregon, and Jonah Stocks-Ladd, Of New Orleans, LA; and Alan’s life partner, Marilyn Beal.

She leaves behind also numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, extended family, and friends, including many friends from her childhood days on Woodford Street, Worcester, who shared joys and sorrows for decade after decade.

The family wishes to thank the devoted staff of the Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, David’s home, and the Jewish Healthcare Center, where Ruth spent her last weeks, for their skill and loving attention.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 16 at the Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence with interment following at Holy Society Cemetery, Leicester. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

In memory of Ruth, please consider a contribution to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 ( www.jhccenter.org ).