Ruth K. Rooks Obituary
We announce the death of Ruth K. Rooks in Marblehead, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth K. Rooks to pay them a last tribute.
Ruth will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Ruth will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Ruth’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her brother Arthur Kemelman (Ziona Kemelman). She is survived by: her husband George Rooks; her sister Diane Volk (late Steven Volk); her children, Nina Rooks Cast (Jim Cast), Jennifer Rooks Dolin (Eric Jay Dolin) and Jared Rooks; and her grandchildren, David, Lily, Harry and Michael. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to the Swampscott Arts Association (swampscottarts.org), Swampscott Tides (swampscotttides.org), or the Friends of the Swampscott Library (swampscottlibraryfriends.org).
