RUTH E. MARTIN
ST. ALBANS Ruth E. Martin, 78, died January 28, 2002 at a Pittsfield healthcare facility following a long illness. She was born May 21, 1923 at Saugus, Mass. the daughter of Frederick and Edith (Coates) Pendergrace.

She is survived by a daughter, Celeste Cavanaugh of St. Albans; a sister Phyllis Collins of Unity; 5 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; 3 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1997.

Spring graveside committal services will be held at Maloon Cemetery, St. Albans. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport.