Ruth Marie Tourangeau, 83, died Tuesday August 15, 2023 in Newport. Ruth was a daughter of Frances (Mack) and Rudolph Woodcock. Ruth Marie was born in Barre, VT on March 26, 1940.

Ruth was married to Fred Tourangeau for over 50 years. They had 3 children, Brent Tourangeau, Leona Smith and Michael Tourangeau (Predeceased).

Ruth was kind, sweet, and a gentle woman. She was a loving mother and a true friend to many. She was always conscientious and a hard worker no matter the job. Ruth worked many years at Sel-Bar Weaving and then The Brown Cow Restaurant.

Ruth was very noted for her yard sales. Ruth had an excellent eye for treasures and enjoyed hunting for them. People looked forward to her sales on Glen Road. Ruth had a strong interest in photography and cameras. She took excellent photos of old barns and landscapes. Ruth and her family are so grateful to her kind and caring friends, Jeannine, Ellen, Lynn, Rachael, and Lois and David, and her caring and helpful neighbors CarolAnn and Don.

Ruth is survived by her son Brent Tourangeau, his wife Wendy, and their daughter Juliet:

Her daughter Leona Smith and her three daughters Tonya Pickering, her husband Bill and their children Connor and Cullen. Nicholette Pelletier and her daughters Layla and Emily.

Katherine Fogg and her husband Dakota and her grandson Trevor Foley.

She is also survived by her sister Patty, her husband Gerald and their children James and Kamala.

In addition, she is survived by her two sisters-in-law: Myrtle and her husband Tony and Blondie and her husband Carl.  Her cousins Elizabeth Denton, David Armstrong and Kathy Mack- Carhartt.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Fred, son Michael, grandson Jacob and granddaughter Elizabeth Tourangeau.

Ruth was a part of the Bel-Aire family for 15 months and her family thanks all of those who cared for "Ruthie".

Ruth's wishes for no funeral service will be respected by her family. Donations may be made to Bel-Aire activities program, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855. On Line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.