Ruth A. Garrity, 90, of Delray Beach, passed away on October 18, 2013. She was born in 1923 to Leon B. McPherson and Gladys Robertson. Ralph Robertson was her stepfather. Mrs. Garrity was a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Leominster Hospital Guild & Bethesda Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was listed in the Who's Who of American Women 1974-1976. Who's Who in the World of Women1974-1976. Who's Who in the East 1977-1978 and the Dictionary of International Biography 1976. Mrs. Garrity worked for the New England Telephone Co., was personnel director of the Asher Co. of Fitchburg, MA, also director and vice president of plant operations of the Asher Co. She was the treasurer and former co-owner of Miles Kedex Co., Leominster, MA until she retired and moved to Delray Beach. She is survived by her 3 loving daughters, Judith Muller of Lancaster, MA, Roberta Ashton of Westport, CT and Pamela Bolutis of Leominster, MA, ten grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, E. Robert Garrity in 2003 and her beloved daughter, Diane Barry in 2002. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.