Ruth (Hayes) (Avenell) Giudice of Medford died on Friday, October 20, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center of Burlington. Born and raised in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Sudbey) Hayes.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Francis Giudice and Joseph Avenell. She was the devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Joann Avenell of Tewksbury, Robert and his wife Patricia Avenell of Stoneham, Rita and her husband Ronald Coiro, and Richard and his wife Loretta Avenell, all of Medford. Ruth was the loving grandmother of Alyce, Aron, Samantha, Melissa, Rachel, Rebecca, Michelle, Richard Jr., Jenna, Lisa, John, and Ronald Jr., and the loving great grandmother of Matthew, Jedediah, Olivia, Hailey, Andrew, Maya, Mara, Benjamin, Audrey, Genevieve, Nathaniel, Sophia, and Stella. She was the dear sister of the late Margaret Sebeika.
Ruth was a waitress for 40 years at the Highland Restaurant in Somerville. She was the #1 Fan of the Boston Red Sox, Wheel of Fortune, and the Mass State Lottery. Ruth loved spending time with family and friends. She was quick-witted and always put a smile on your face. She will be truly missed.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, October 24 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours Monday, October 23, from 4 through 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Ruth's name to VNA Care Network & Hospice Development Office, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923.