Ruth Fitzpatrick Guillemet passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 94. She was the cherished wife of the late Ralph l. Guillemet. Loving mother of the late Louis E. Guillemet Sr. Daughter of the late Marion Montgomery and Joseph Fitzpatrick. Sister of the late Joseph, William, Ervin, Bob, and Paul Fitzpatrick. Proud grandmother of Michael B. Guillemet (Jennifer) and the late Louis E. Guillemet Jr. Great grandmother of Brandie Hicks (Jeremy), Emma Guillemet, Chloe Guillemet and Michael Burgess. Great-great grandmother of Jett Hicks. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and especially by Tina Roberts, beloved as the daughter Ruth never had.
Ruth was a native of New Jersey and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Metairie, LA. She truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures of fishing, dancing and spending time with her family and friends. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, February 22nd from 11:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, LA.
Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
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