Obituary: Ruth 'Ruthie Barts' Bartholomew, Arlington Resident

The following is from DeVito Funeral Home.

Ruth A. "Ruthie Barts" (Hennessy) Bartholomew, of Arlington, died Thursday, Oct. 31.

Beloved wife of the late Gerard J. "Gerry" Bartholomew. Devoted mother of Robert and his wife Elena Bartholomew of Arlington, Jean Bartholomew and her husband Tino Rumbaua of Melrose and the late Kevin Bartholomew. Dear grandmother of Julie, Kyle and Ellie Bartholomew. Great grandmother of Grace Louise Canniff. Sister of the late Helen F. Harris. Fond aunt of Richard Harris of Wilmington, Katherine Lynch of West Roxbury and Anne Mell of Mashpee.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, Monday morning at 8 with a funeral mass to commence at 10 in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ruth's memory to: The Children's Room, 1210 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. Thank you to Park Avenue Nursing and Rehab. Center for their love, care and support shown to Ruth. For directions or to send a condolence, visit devitofuneralhomes.com.