Ruth M. (Haggerty) Girardin, aged 97, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was predeceased by two husbands, Henry Duteau in 1964, and Alfred Girardin in 1986.

She is survived by her sons, Jay Duteau and his wife Nancy of North Grosvenordale and Daniel Duteau and his wife Joyce of Webster; one grandson, two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.

Ruth was born in Webster, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Levens) Haggerty and lived here all her life.

Familiar to many people as the lady seen around town wearing skirts and always a hat, she was employed as a bookkeeper for many years at Al & Ray's Diner, and worked for a time at the former Woolworth's store on Main Street in Webster.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial are private.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .