Ruth C. Ballard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth C. Ballard (Manchester, New Hampshire), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth C. Ballard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Ramaska (Mocek) and Peter J. Ramaska; her husband Paul Francios Ballard; her brother John Ramaska (Linda); her children, Melissa Ballard Sullivan (David Lawrence Sullivan), Michael Paul Ballard (Kristen Lawrence Ballard) and Stephen John Ballard (Jamie Schrader Ballard); her granddaughter Mary Margaret Horan (Kerry Joseph Horan); her children, John Patrick Sullivan (Emma Ruegsegger Sullivan), Lily Michaela Sullivan, Emma Faustina Sullivan, Claire Elizabeth Ballard, Kathryn Grace Ballard, Addison Jayne Ballard and Adam Paul Ballard; and her great grandchildren, William Henry Horan and Charlotte Ruth Horan. She is also survived by in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends.
In the spirit of Ruth's loving and generous nature, donations to the NH Food Bank in her honor are most welcome. (NH Food Bank, https://www.nhfoodbank.org, or mail to New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109).
