Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest K. and Alice L. (MacLean) Ayers. She is affectionately survived by many dear friends. Raised in Dorchester, Ruth graduated from Dorchester High School and lived in Medford for 45 years. Ruth worked with Polaroid Corp. for 25 years. She retired as a staff assistant and secretary at Tufts University. Services will be held privately. Please honor Ruth’s memory by making a memorial contribution to the M.S.P.C.A - Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.