Ruth A. (Ellsworth) McSweeney, 76 of Vernon and loving wife of 51 years to James P. McSweeney, Jr. passed away, July 7, 2022 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1946 to the late Robert and Dorothy (Morin) Ellsworth. Ruth went to Rockville High School, graduate Class of 1964 and later went to Bryant College. She was a secretary for the Vernon Board of Education for over 33 years. She loved her teddy bears, all animals and loved to go shopping. Besides her husband James, she is also survived by her daughter, Kyla McSweeney and her husband James Burton; her grandchildren, Quinn and Sierra Burton. She leaves behind her special friend of 62 years, Sharon Giguere as well as an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews especially her two special grand-nieces Morgan and Megan Beebe. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 5-8 p.m., Mon. July 11, 2022 at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tues., July 12, 2022 at St. Bernard's Church 25 St. Bernard’s Terrace, Rockville. Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to OBRA Dog Resue, P.O.Box 9949, San Juan, PR 00908. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com