Ruth Anne (Horrigan) Dauphinee, age 86, of Reading passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading.

Ruth was the beloved wife of Donald A. Dauphinee for 66 years. She was also the loving mother of Robert Dauphinee and wife Barbara, Nancy Wallenius and Husband Jon, Donna Johnson and husband David, Kenneth Dauphinee and wife Mary; and the constant loving "Grammy" to 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is not only survived by her husband and family but also her sisters Grace Hudlin of Melrose, Elsie McGondel of Reading, Patricia Dascoli of Epping NH, the late Marie Atkinson of North Reading, and her brother, the late Richard Horrigan of Mississippi, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Ruth was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church where she sang in the choir for many years, as well as a member of the Liberal Ladies Association. She was also a founding member in the adoption of women to the local Reading Chapter of the Y's Men and Women's Club.

Ruth's life touched many people in a caring and giving way. Her acts of kindness will be greatly missed. The interment will be private. A Celebration of Life service will be held on January 31st at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 239 Woburn St., Reading and all are welcome to attend in her honor.

Memorial donations in Ruth's name can be made to VNA of Middlesex-East and Sawtelle Hospice House, 607 North Ave. Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880 or visit http://www.vnaofme.org/donate/. Ruth's family is extremely grateful to all of the caregivers and volunteers at Sawtelle.

Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, Reading. For on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com