It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Carnathan of Flanders, New Jersey, born in Paterson, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 80, on August 26, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Carnathan to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Forbes and Ruth Forbes (McGinnis). She is survived by : her husband William E. Carnathan; her daughters, Mary Therese Glennon (Anthony), Ruth Anne Kuhl (Peter) and Patricia Ashe (Thomas); her grandchildren, Melissa, Sean, Tommy, Erin, Billy and Connor; and her siblings, Joseph Forbes (Bonnie) and Mary Carnathan (Harold). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews.

Flowers are welcome, or to honor her memory, the family would like to direct donations to Ruth's Memorial page at Memorial Sloan Kettering, , or please consider giving the gift of life at the MSKCC Blood. Donation Center or the American Red Cross.

Suggested donation : American Red Cross

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William J. Leber Funeral Home