Eleanor Harriet Ruot, 99, of Newtown, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Edmond R. Ruot, died peacefully December 15. Born in Torrington, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude Crutch Hurlbut, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956 prior to relocating to Wallingford and Newtown.

She was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fairfield and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs Ruot enjoyed knitting and quilting, but above all else, spending time with her loving family.

Two beloved sons, Richard E. Ruot of The Villages, Fla., and Alan R. Ruot, of Kingman, Ariz.; four cherished grandchildren, Ernest J. Ruot of North Kingston, R.I., Barbara R. Grasso of Newtown, Brian P. Ruot of Plainville, and Melissa W. Ruot of New Britain; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews survive her.

Her son, David E. Ruot; and sisters, Marion Riggs and Marjorie Harrison, predeceased her.

An interment service at Hillside Cemetery in Torrington will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford CT 06492 or to the Global Lyme Alliance, 1290 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Stamford CT 06902

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