Ruth Helen Downie Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Helen Downie of Berlin, New Hampshire, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on October 31, 2021, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Helen Downie or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph Rasmussen and Elsie Rasmussen (Spadgenske); her former husband Clarence M. Welch (Smokey); her husband David W. Downie; her brother Rudolph Rasmussen; and her son David Welch.
She is survived by: her daughter Susan Lafleur (Welch) of Springfield, MA; her grandchildren, Amy Fortier (Scott Elliot), Heather Marr (Peter), Christopher Lafleur (Tracey) and Patrick Lafleur (Karen); her great grandchildren, Ellie, Camden Marr, Henley and Hudson Lafleur; and her brother Robert Rasmussen of Berlin, NH. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
