HALFMOON Ruth E. Douglas, 81, of Harris Rd. passed away peacefully Wednesday February 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Chester H. and Florence M. (Hoffman) Moon. She was a 1958 graduate of Troy High School.
Ruth had been employed for 13 years at the Watervliet Arsenal in food service and retired in 1998. She was well known and loved in the bowling community in the Capital District. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting.
Ruth was the widow of the late Lester H. Douglas Jr. and is the devoted mother of Lester H. Douglas III (Tammy) of Pleasantdale, William A. Douglas (Patricia) of East Greenbush, David M. Douglas (Danielle) of Earlton and Charles G. Douglas (Erika) of Grafton. She is the sister of the late Lawrence J. Moon, Marilyn A. Smith and Gertrude E. LaDucer and sister in law of Bob Smith, Irv LaDucer and the late Gloria Moon. 15 Grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at noon at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday from 10 am - noon prior to the memorial service.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.