Raised in Tribute:
$778.95It is with great sorrow that the family of Ruth M. Donais announce her passing on July 29th, 2020. Ruth was 72 years old and fought Parkinson’s for 15 of those years. Through her fight with Parkinson’s and her two previous bouts with breast cancer she demonstrated courage, compassion, and focused on others around her.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed showing her support for her children and grandchildren by attending their many athletic and music activities sometimes traveling multiple states to attend. She would pass the time reading mystery novels, working on a cross stitch, and even taking on the challenge of hardanger needle work, flower gardening and going for walks. Ruth will be remembered for her selfless service and support of others.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. The Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, with more than $800 million in high-impact research funded to date.
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