Ruth A. Quental Obituary
The family of Ruth A. Quental of Fall River, Massachusetts announces her passing on July 1, 2026. Ruth, born on January 16, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth A. Quental to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Sr. Machado and Agnes Machado (Gaspar). She is survived by: her husband Richard J. Quental; her daughters, Karen Quental-Brown (Stephen) of Ledyard, CT, Melanie Quental of Fall River and Kimberly Quental-Aguiar (John) of Fall River; and her grandchildren, Patrick J. Brown of Downingtown, PA, Meredith K. Brown of Nashville, TN, Caleb J. Aguiar of Fall River, Abigail K. Aguiar of Fall River, Benjamin A. Aguiar of Fall River and Noah C. Quental of Fall River. She is also survived by many adopted family members and friends.
Contributions in Ruth's honor can be made to the ASPCA, ASPCA Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
