Ruth C. Wilmot, 94.

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WORCESTER - Ruth C. (Ham) Wilmot, 94, passed away July 27, 2013, at the Knollwood Nursing Center. Her husband of more than 53 years, Merton C. Wilmot, died in 1994. She leaves two sons and three daughters, Jean A. Lunt of Charlton, Marilyn C. Elie of Fall River, James C. Wilmot (Marie) of Paxton, Richard L. Wilmot (Patricia) of Rutland, and Dianne E. Trippi (William) of Worcester; a brother, J. Philip Ham of Holden; 14 grandchildren, John, Donna, Karen, Seth, David, Allison, Lauren, Jesse, Sarah, Hannah, Hailey, Elizabeth, William, and Michael; and 16 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Lynn, Kelly, Shaun, Jason, Michael, Jaylie, John, Seth, Noah, Bella, Matilda, Genevieve, Taylor, Lila, and Max. She also leaves several nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by a sister, Arline Rozankski and a great-grandson, Jeffrey Belmont. Ruth was born and educated in Worcester, a daughter of the late Anna (LeClaire) and Rufus E. Ham. She was an active member of...