Marlborough – MaryAnn (Ruby) Cormier, 84, of Marlborough, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2014, with her husband of 59 years and her children at her side. Born in Northborough, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elisie (Bacon) Ruby and the wife of Paul H.J. Cormier Sr. of Marlborough.
She retired in 1990 from the former Micro Switch, Marlborough. Following her retirement, she was employed as a bus monitor for special needs students, a job she loved and where she found great satisfaction.
Born on Christmas Day, she was raised with 11 brothers and sisters and enjoyed and loved her family. She also enjoyed being outdoors, especially in her garden.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her sons, Paul H.J. Cormier Jr. and his longtime girlfriend Janine of Orange, Leon J Cormier and his fiancé Tracey-Lee of Northborough, and Jay D. Cormier and his wife Jane of Natick; her daughters, Suzanne R. Gaudette and her husband Robert of Marlborough and Cecile A. Atchue and her husband Edward of Marlborough; her brother, William Ruby of Orange; her sisters, Martha Fournier of Marlborough and Rose Ruby of White River Junction, Vt.; her grandchildren, Alexis, Jamie, Graham, Desiree, Elizabeth, Garrett, Nicholas, Joseph, Hannah, Catherine, Amy, Emelia, Kristine, and Alyssa; her great-grandchildren, Devin and Camilla Ruby; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late, Thomas, George, Jack, Charles, and James Ruby, Elisie Vasquez, Elizabeth Hill, and Margaret Tinglof.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, May 30, from 5-8 p.m., at the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.
