Ruth M. Sullivan

ruth sullivan

May 11, 1925 ~ January 21, 2025

Born in: Peabody, Massachusetts
Resided in: Peabody, Massachusetts

Ruth M. (O’Keefe) Sullivan, 99, died at her home in Peabody on Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025. She was the wife of the late William E. Sullivan, Jr., who predeceased her in 1979.

Born in Peabody on May 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (McGrath) O’Keefe. She was raised and educated in Peabody, graduating from St. John’s High School. She furthered her education at Lesley College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree.

She worked as a longtime educator in various roles in both the Salem and Peabody school systems.

A lifelong Peabody resident, Ruth was a communicant of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church. She enjoyed rug braiding, collecting antiques, and playing the piano.

She leaves a daughter, Margaret “Meg” Sullivan of Peabody, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Janice Coan and Margaret Carter.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00AM in Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Margin St., Peabody. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Hobart St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. As requested, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To share an expression of sympathy with her family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.

Services

Funeral Mass: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:00 am

Saint Thomas the Apostle Church
1 Margin St.
Peabody, MA 1960


Committal: Monday, January 27, 2025 11:30 am

Annunciation Cemetery
155 Hobart St.
Danvers, MA 1923


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