Ruby G. Thompson

Ruby Genevieve Thompson, 91, of Painted Post, died August 10, 2022, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Ruby was born in Avoca, NY, to Sadie and Samuel House on February 2, 1931. She went to school in a one room school house in Avoca. She worked in the Commissary Department in the Bath V.A. for many years serving our veterans. She moved to Augusta, Maine, and was the sole cook at Coopers Mills Elementary School. Staff and students always raved about her delicious home cooked meals. Gardening was her passion! Every year she froze and canned the fruits of her labor. Her strawberry harvest was always second to none. Her flowerbeds brought vibrant color and joy to her community! She had a green thumb. Her love for animals was infectious. She was a natural nurturer. Ruby is survived by her only child Bonita Dobson of Painted Post. Grandchildren Kimberly Walters, Kelly (Larry) Jamison, Pauline (Bruce) Twist, Billie Jo (Dave) Warden, and Christopher (Tina) Dobson. She has 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Siblings Anne Hazzard and Sharon Blankenship, step- daughter Sharon Wheeler, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmot Thompson, parents Sadie and Samuel House, son-in-law Olin Dobson, and great-granddaughter Alexa Dobson. Funeral service will be held at Fagans Funeral Home on Monday, August 15 th . Visitation will be from 11am to 1 pm, with funeral service immediately following. Sis Conrad will be officiating. Fagans Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Harriet Taylor Nursing Home in Bath and the Emergency Room Department at Robert Packer Hospital, especially her nurse Alicia! Thank you to all who visited Ruby and showered her with many delicious treats and gifts! She appreciated your visits!


Calling Hours

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, August 15, 2022

Fagan's Funeral Home
31 West Morris Street
Bath, New York, United States
14810


Funeral Service

1:00 pm Monday, August 15, 2022

Fagan's Funeral Home
31 West Morris Street
Bath, New York, United States
14810