Ruth Blustein, 88

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Ruth Blustein died Jan. 30 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sheldon Blustein. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Nathan and Jennie (Ettienne) Gilden, she had lived in East Greenwich, previously living in Warwick and wintering in Boynton Beach, Fla. She was an administrative assistant for the RI Department of Health for 20 years, retiring 28 years ago. She was a former member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Woonsocket and of Temple Emanu-El. She was a life member of Hadassah, an avid knitter, needle-pointer and Mah Jongg player.

Devoted mother of Howard Blustein and his wife, Amy, of Cranston, Neal Blustein of South Weymouth, Mass., Diane “Dee” Meisler Boehmer and her husband, Les Teed, of Linconville, Maine, and Judi Hochman of Cranston and her late husband, David. Dear sister of Hilda Hanzel of Cherry Hill, N.J. and the late Charlotte Salk and Sylvia Gordon. Loving grandmother of Adam and his wife, Angie, Robin and her husband, Nick, Nathaniel, Eric, Craig and his wife, Laurie, Drew, Mitchell, and Rachel. Cherished great-grandmother of Jacob, Hannah, Andrew, Hannah and Sasha.

Contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Home, 1 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, R.I. 02818.