Ruth Erickson

Ruth (Murphy) Erickson, 85, of Berlin passed away on Thursday September 19, 2013 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin. She was born in Boston, MA on September 18, 1928 the daughter of Lawrence and Rachel (Sullivan) Murphy and was raised in Hyde Park, MA. She moved to Berlin after her marriage and was a member of St. Kieran Church. Ruth loved to sing and enjoyed being with her family. Family members include her daughters Janice Dussault and husband Gerald of Berlin, NH and Debbie Gagnon and husband Bill of Dummer, NH; 4 grandchildren Kelly Dussault, Kathleen Parent, Rick Mercier and Rami Coffey; 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford Erickson on September 22, 1987. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment will be in the New City Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to Coos County Nursing Home Activities Fund, PO Box 416, Berlin, NH, 03570 or to AV Home Care 795 Main St., Berlin, NH, 03570. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.