Thompson, CT- Ruth E. (Aldrich) Danielson age 73 passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Lanessa Extended Care, Webster, MA.  She was the wife of Carl V. Danielson Sr. of Thompson, she also leaves two sons James Danielson of Boston and Edward Danielson and his wife Darlene of Thompson, CT, and a daughter Holly Mead and her husband Richard of Thompson, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son Carl Danielson Jr. of Thompson.  She was born in Woodstock, CT.  Ruth was retired from the American Optical Co.  She enjoyed feeding the birds and tending to her garden.  There are no calling hours, all services are private.  Please omit flowers, family requests donation in her memory be made to the Connecticut Audubon Society, 218 Day Rd., Pomfret, CT, 06259.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with her arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.