Ruth Lillian Sears, active in community
Ruth Lillian Sears, 95, passed away peacefully at Harrison Senior Living Center Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
Ruth was born in Camden, N.J., to Olga and Sigrid Swensen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent J. Sears Sr. with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage; a daughter, Susan M. Sears Ricker; and siblings, Claire and Robert Swensen.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen R. Robbins, Linda C. (Gary) Tonge, and Vincent J. Sears Jr.; grandchildren, Douglas Tonge, Erin (Kevin) Bullock, Victoria (Daniel) Smith, Melissa (Noah) Glaeser, Kyle (Erin) Ricker, and Delaney Sears; great-grandchildren, Sydney Tonge, Chloe Tonge, Kayleigh Bullock, Damian Bullock, Alexis Bullock, Connor Smith, Kendal Smith, Maverick Glaeser, Sullivan Glaeser, and Ryan Ricker.
Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Georgetown. She volunteered her time to the Robin Hood Thrift Shop and served as treasurer of Georgetown Century Club. She led an active lifestyle, participating in The Slice Exercise Group held at the Georgetown CHEER Center. Ruth was a member of the Red Hat Society. Ruth was well known for her cooking ability, and the family looked forward to the meals she had prepared. In her spare time, she liked to read and complete crossword/word search puzzles.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends and family may call at noon, followed by the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory can be made to: Harrison Senior Living, 110 W North St., Georgetown, DE 19947. A special thank you to Harrison Senior Living where Ruth was a resident for five years, and Vitas Hospice Care.
