Jeannine Robichaud Ruth

Jeannine Robichaud Ruth On April 6, 2024 was carried from this earth into her eternal rest with her Savior Jesus Christ. Jeannine was born in Gardner MA in 1930 to the late Delina Marie Cormier and William Cyril Robichaud. As a longtime resident of Munson Township in Geauga County Ohio, Jeannine lived out her Christian faith with a depth of character, recognizable devotion to Jesus and overflowing gratefulness to God. Love for God translated in her life as generous giving to family and service in the church. Many were inspired by her faith, gratitude and life example. Jeannine was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 68 years Richard, her loving parents and her sisters Gloria and Wilma. She is survived by daughters Cheryl (Don) Hayes and Charlene (Ed) Kistner; grandchildren, Brian Hayes, David (Katie) Hayes, Kevin Hayes, Carolyn Hayes (Austin Riggs), Laura Ruth Ward (Paul Calderon), James Ward (Kellie Carpenter), Matt (Rachael) Ward; and great grandchildren, Aaron Hayes; Mackenzie, Madeline, Noah, Macie, Mia and Molly Hayes; Alex Calderon; Lucy Ward; Madelyn and Emery Ward. As a youth, Jeannine had the uncommon privilege of attending a Catholic Boarding School, “Presentation of Mary Academy,” where she perfected her French language skills and learned about the great devotions of Mary, who became an inspiration throughout life especially with the words of “Lord, be it done to me according to Thy word.” Like many in her generation Jeannine developed patriotism and citizenship, values that remained in her life. Those values deepened while she worked for the US Army at Fort Devens as a civilian employee. It was there she met Richard “Dick” Ruth as she processed his orders for assignment. Dick pursued her by taking her to church and he developed a good relationship with her father. Those old-fashioned values and courting led to their marriage in February 1954. She was an excellent faithful wife, responsive to Dick, honoring him in every way, praying for him daily and as a result contributed greatly to his success. Jeannine saw family life as a privilege and grace from God and she considered her life of being a homemaker to be an honor. When faced with the inevitable challenges of life, she relied on her faith and even viewed difficulties as a cross to bear where Jesus would be present and strengthen her. That proven character was visible to all who took the time to notice it. As a deeply devoted mother and grandmother, Jeannine’s love for Jesus continued to guide her in all aspects of life. She served her family as an exemplary homemaker using her talents as a seamstress, cook and baker to ensure her family was well cared for. She understood that hospitality is near to God’s heart and thus delighted in welcoming people to her home, following the habit of her parents and instilling this characteristic in her daughters. Family gatherings brought her great joy, as she would share her gifts and shower love upon her children and grandchildren. Jeannine also spent years serving others by visiting the homebound, serving as a Eucharistic minister and translating French religious materials into English so as to further spread God’s word to people in the US and various places in the world. Services will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Road Powell, Ohio 43065. Visitation will be Tuesday April 16, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM with a Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Burial will follow immediately after at Resurrection Cemetery.

Jeannine Robichaud Ruth

February 13, 1930 - April 6, 2024