1947 - 2017
Visitation
May 4, 20173 PM - 7 PM
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
May 5, 201710 AM Funeral Home/ 11 AM Church
St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd. Chelmsford MA 01824
Ruth A. Faucher, 69, a longtime resident of South Chelmsford died May 2, 2017 peacefully at her home in Chelmsford after a long illness.
She was the wife of Paul D. Faucher with whom she celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on April 12th.
Born in Lowell, MA on July 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Boehm. She was raised in Lowell and graduated Lowell High School with the Class of 1965. She earned her BA degree in Elementary Education from Lowell State College.
After a career as a social worker, Ruth raised her family. Ruth worked as the secretary at the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception Schools for over 20-years.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and grand dogs. She also enjoyed family vacations to Cape Cod, Disney, and local beaches.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Matthew Faucher and Kristen of Chelmsford, MA, Paul Faucher and Nicole of Billerica, MA, Lauren St. Amour and Jeffrey of Voluntown, CT; four grandchildren, Lily and Luke Faucher, Nicholas and Sam St. Amour; a sister and her husband, Mary and Robert Wakeham of Lowell, MA; Ma Belle-Soeur, Sandra Lambert of Lawrence, MA; a brother in-law and his wife, Robert and Barbara Faucher of Chapel Hill, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours Thurs., from 3 to 7 P.M. Funeral Fri., May 5th at 10A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11A.M. at St. Mary Church, Chelmsford. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be in her memory to the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, PO Box 140 Stillwater, MN 55082-0140. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Caitlin Whitney
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What a tremendous loss for our entire family. No one here is ready to say good bye to you, Auntie Ruth. You brought so much love, laughter and fun to so many of my memories.
The Wakeham/Faucher clan will not be same without you and we will all take care of Uncle Paul as best we can. Your legacy lives on in Matt, Paul and Lauren and I hope that gives them some comfort. I hope you know how much I loved you. I will think of you often and miss you every day. Rest easy and may you be at peace. Xoxo
Matthew J Eaton
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I can not begin to express the pain I feel in my heart for the Faucher and Wakeham families. Ruthie was like a second mom to me for many years. She will be truly missed by all. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.
Much love,
Matthew J Eaton
Renee Hoegen
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Paul and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be upon you all as you go through this grieving process. You will all be in my prayers.
Renee
Karyl oxley
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I have so many fond memories of Ruth growing up visiting in the summers. She was so full of life and her happiness was contagious. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Foucher family through this very difficult time. May she never be forgotten and always be loved.
Michele Sepe
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Heaven has another angel looking down on us. I am truly sorry to hear that she has gone. My deepest sympathy to her family and dear friends. I was truly blessed to have the honor of knowing this lady. She had a great sense of humor, so much love, and a truly kind heart. I will always remember the cook outs and special occasions that we shared. She will be truly missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace Ruth and tell Ma I said hello.
Carragh
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She let me call her mom, and even signed greeting cards that she gave me “Love, Ma and Pa Faucher”. Thank you for being part of my life, for giving me such great friends in your children, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Thank you for pre-cana cookies, and always making me feel at home at Pineview and Pendleton. I will miss you tremendously. Such a kind and beautiful woman inside and out. All of my love and sympathy to my Faucher and Wakeham families.
Carragh Callahan
Joanne Price
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Pau, Matt, Paul and Lauren, we are all so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a great gal. Always remembered to send off a card to me at certain times. So sweet. Glad she was able to share in Margo’s baby shower! May be all be blessed with peace. Joanne and Paul Price
James Pritchard
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I know what it is to lose someone so close. I recently lost my father this passed February, and the pain is still fresh. This is time to hold each other close. Lean on each other and cherish the love you have and the memories you have.
Paul, I’m not far. I’m right next door.
My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mary & Bob Johnson-Lally
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Paul & Family- We are so sorry to hear about my dear, dear friend, Ruthie. And even sorrier that we are not able to be there for her wake and funeral. We’ll be in touch when we return. Mary & Bob
Gillian Nolan
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Fauchers and Wakehams, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending so much love and so many prayers.
Brian Stripp
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Paul and “kids”, I just read about Ruth today and am sorry I missed the services.
I know it has been a while but we had some great times as friends and neighbors!
Our thoughts are with you all,
Brian & Colleen Stripp
Kate Nangle
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My condolences to the Faucher family. Ruth was a great lady and a wonderful mother..I enjoyed all the fun we had at Sacred Heart..God bless you all.