Ruth Lougee Credit: Courtesy Ruth Marion Lougee, née Braman, joined her heavenly father and parents, Phillip and Violet Braman, in Heaven on January 21, 2026. She leaves her dearly beloved sister, Ginny (Barbara’s wellspring); daughter Barbara and her “Wonderful Guy” Dale; daughter Kor i; son, Daniel; grandchildren, Gary, Heather, Alexendra and Emily; goddaughter, Deb; and so many loved cousins, extended family and dear friends. She also leaves Leigh Ann, her dedicated companion and health care provider through her final years, and Stacey, who cared for her in her final days. Ruth’s family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the health care providers of Addison, Chittenden and Franklin counties, from EMS to ER to OR to ICU to assisted living to home care, and all of the support people who provided care that ensured that Ruth spent more days than not being able to experience joy in life and appreciating the beauty of the world. Ruth’s family also extends it thanks to the kindness of strangers. Kindness is real and abundant. It is in the small things, like holding the door for a frazzled woman escorting a slow, elderly lady. It is in the large things, like moving a piano in minus 20-degree wind and pulling over and caring for that confused elderly lady walking down the road alone. Ruth’s love of animals was well known. She always had a dog and/or a cat. She adopted whales and wolves and was greeted by manatees while swimming in Florida. She would be thrilled if, in lieu of flowers, people did the same. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11 a.m., at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol, Vt. A time of reflection will be held on February 3, 2026, 4 to 6 p.m., in the Brady Levesque Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Jeffrey Levesque and the Brady Levesque Funeral Home, where fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with her family and friends at bradyandlevesque.com. The post Obituary: Ruth Marion Lougee, 1944-2026 appeared first on Seven Days. ...read more read less