Ruth Blodgett Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 18, 2025, at the age of 88, Ruth Blodgett of Hanover, New Hampshire passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Blodgett to pay them a last tribute.

As Ruth departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ruth. Though Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Esther Ridyard and Frederic H. Emerson; her brother Frederic Emerson (Ricky); and her husband Dick (Dick). She is survived by: her brother Geoffrey C. Emerson (Gary Chan) of Hong Kong; her daughters, Susan Russell (Jim) of Cambridge, MA and Karen Blodgett (Don Taylor) of San Francisco, CA; and her grandsons, John Russell (Danielle Godsin) of Somerville, MA and Tom Russell (Katie Sherburne) of Waltham, MA..

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Ruth's memory may be made to Planned Parenthood or the Alzheimer's Association.