Ruth Annetta LeDuc

LEXINGTON- Ruth Annetta (Bolduc) LeDuc passed away on June 24, 2015 at Marlette Regional Hospital. She was born on June 25, 1910 in Detroit, Mich. Ruth died one day before her 105th birthday. She lived through and participated in many of the pivotal events of the 20th and early 21st centuries: the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, two world wars, the moon landing and the Civil Rights era. Born when women could not vote, she treasured the ballot, voting in every presidential election from 1932 to 2012. Ruth lived long and well, devoted to faith and family. Her characteristic grace, wit, kindness and zest for life will be much missed. Our family has been blessed for many years by her example of strength and integrity. An era has ended for us. The daughter of Herbert and Annetta Bolduc, Ruth worked for Burroughs Corp. before marrying Lawrence LeDuc on Aug. 24, 1935. Ruth and Lawrence were married for 67 years. The couple had two sons, Lawrence Jr. and Denis. The family was part of St. Matthew Parish, of Detroit, where Ruth taught religion classes. Lawrence and Ruth retired to Lexington, Mich., where they were active members of St. Denis Parish. The couple was an integral part of the Lexington community. Our family is very grateful to Ruth's caregivers, whose devotion allowed Ruth to remain in her own home until very recently. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Marguerite, her brother Charles and her dear nephew Charles Bolduc Jr. Ruth is survived by her sons Lawrence (Helen) LeDuc Jr. of Toronto, Canada, and Denis (Sharon) LeDuc of Washington, Mich.; grandchildren Brian (Louise), Aaron, Jason, David (Anna), Ann, Stephen (Rosemary), Matthew and Margaret and 13 great-grandchildren. Also by her beloved niece Judith (George) Mysliviec of Washington, Mich., grand niece Mary Stelter of Pontiac, Mich., and their families. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on June 29, 2015 at Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington. A funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. on June 30, 2015 at St. Denis Church in Lexington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at 1820 Mount Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207. www.pomeroyfuneralhomes.com

Ruth Annetta LeDuc

June 25, 1910 - June 24, 2015