Elizabeth Ruth Harrison of Lincoln passed in her sleep at her home on April 22, 2022. She was 97 years. She was the wife of the late Charles C. Harrison.
Born in Central Falls, RI, a daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Gibbons) Beaven. Ruth was an elementary school teacher, working in public school systems of Attleboro, Ma and Seekonk, MA, as well as the Newport News, VA over a span of six decades. After her retirement she continued to do substitute teaching in the Central Falls public schools until the age of 90.
She is survived by her children, Bryan E. Harrison of North Providence, RI and Karol B. Moreau of Harrisville, RI. She was the grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 4 and 5 nephews and nieces. She was mother of the late Dale L. Pinocci.
A loving wife mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Ruth leaves a legacy of kindness and support, not only to her family but to many friends along with hundreds of young students who passed through her classroom over the years.
Cremation interment at Swan Point Cemetery will be private.