OAKHAM- Ruth M. McIntire, 91, of Westport, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday February 5, 2022.

Born on a dairy farm in Oakham, MA, she was the daughter of John and Josephine Dogul of Oakham, and the youngest of six children. She is survived by her sisters Irene Giarusso of Barre, MA, and Frances Lilly of Centreville, VA. Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings Anthony Dogul of Oakham, Henry Dogul of Cumberland, RI, and Helen Gardner of Ft. Lauderdale Fla.

Ruth raised her family in Hopkinton and spent time in Westborough and Southborough before settling near the beach in her beloved Westport, MA. She loved sports, especially the Patriots, Red Sox and Clemson Tigers- attending many games in person as a vocal supporter. Ruth cherished time with family, the beach, traveling, and loved swimming and sun bathing. She’ll be remembered as a loving mother and an adoring grandmother.

“Grandma Ruth” is survived by three sons Glenn McIntire of St. Johnsbury, VT, Jim McIntire of Westport, MA, Scott McIntire and his wife Cheryl of Falmouth, and two grandchildren Brett and Alyssa McIntire.

The family of Ruth McIntire wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the amazing staff and Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehab.

Private funeral services will be held at a later date at Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: http://act.alz.org/goto/rmcintire