Ruth Louise Holbrook Drake, “Ruthie”, 91 of Wethersfield, died peacefully in the waking hours of Saturday October 5, 2019 surrounded by her beloved children. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Thomas Francis Drake. Born on November 4, 1927 as the daughter of Viola Wood Holbrook and Lowell Saville Holbrook, Ruth grew up in Braintree, MA with her three siblings, Marjorie, Olive and Gordon.
She leaves her four children Robert T. and Christine Drake of Long Valley, NJ, David L. and Gerlyn Drake of Wethersfield, Jane L. and John Crowley of Newington, and James W. and Brenda Drake of Farmington. While Ruth remained close with her children she enjoyed seven grandchildren; Jennifer (Wes), Caitlin, Jaclyn (Pat), Thomas, Claire (Kit), Lauren and Maggie. She leaves many in-laws, nieces and nephews that shared in the Holbrook family Cape Cod Lake House in Wareham, MA.
Ruth was a diligent student graduating as the valedictorian at Braintree High School and furthered her education with an Associate Degree from Green Mountain College, and a degree in Psychology from Boston University. While Ruth grew up in the Greater Boston area, she enjoyed living in Wethersfield for over 60 years, all the while maintaining her Boston heritage and Southie accent. Active in the Wethersfield United Methodist Church since moving to town, Ruth volunteered much of her time at the preschool. She and Tom were both supporters of the Wethersfield scouting programs. Ruth was an avid bridge player, bowler, tennis player, coupon deal shopper and UConn basketball fan-atic.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, October 10th from 5–7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield. Funeral and burial service will be held at Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ruth's name to the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect St, Wethersfield, CT 06109. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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