Ruth Frances Sweeney's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Woburn, Massachusetts

Ruth Frances Sweeney

January 28, 1935 - November 16, 2025 (90 years old)

Woburn, Massachusetts

Ruth Frances Sweeney's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Woburn, Massachusetts

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Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home

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Ruth Frances Sweeney

January 28, 1935 - November 16, 2025 (90 years old)

Woburn, Massachusetts

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Ruth Frances Sweeney Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Frances Sweeney (Woburn, Massachusetts), whose life came to an end on November 16, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gerard Sweeney; her parents, Timothy "Frank" Desmond and Catherine Desmond (Driscoll); her son-in-law Frederick Casey; and her siblings, Barbara Harkins, Francis, John and Anne Desmond.

She is survived by: her children, Patricia Riel (Christopher) of Billerica, Gerard Jr. (Shelley) of Burlington, Kathleen Casey of Woburn, Carol Woloski (John) of Woburn, Karen Strack (Phillip) of North Reading and Sean (Timberly) of Tewksbury; her grandchildren, Kyleen, Brian, Kevin, Corey Rose Casey, Melissa Stephenson, Jennifer, Tyler Woloski, Kellianne Creighton, Kyle, Ryan Sweeney, Antoria and Timothy Sweeney; her great grandchildren, Kaden, Lucas Sweeney, Colm Creighton and Blair Stephenson; her sisters, Elaine Aucoin of Woburn and Jean Donovan of Billerica; and her siblings-in-law, Margaret Bowles of Billerica and Charles Harkins of Reading. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at http://www.donate.cancer.org..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home



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Nov 22

Visitation

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home
43 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803

Sat

Nov 22

Funeral Mass

St. Charles Borromeo Parish
280 Main St, Woburn, MA 01803

Sat

Nov 22

Burial

Woodbrook Cemetery

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