Kenney, Ruth E. (O’Neil) of Needham passed peacefully away, surrounded by family, Aug 20th, 2023. She was 84 years old. Beloved wife of the late Paul V. Kenney. Loving mother of Evan T. Kenney of Newton, the late Sean M. Kenney, the late Paul V. Kenney Jr, and the late Karen R. Kenney. The loving grandmother of Kristen M. Kenney of Needham. Sister of Joanne E. Collins of Natick, the late Eleanor Mulhern and the late Bennet R. O’ Neil.
Graduate of Newton College of the Sacred Heart class of ’61 and Northeastern University. After earning a Master’s degree in education Ruth taught at St. Columbkille Elementary School in Brighton for 40 Years. Ruth was a passionate educator, avid golfer, and bridge player. She loved to travel and spend time with her family at the beach.
Visitation will take place 10:00 am, Monday, August 28th at St. Joseph Church in Needham and the funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am. The interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Ruth’s memory to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org.