Ruth Ann Chaves

EASR HARDWICK: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Ruth Ann Chaves, 63, of East Hardwick. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was in the comfort of her home with family at her side, following a lingering illness.

She was born March 19, 1958 in Exeter, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Charles T. and Elizabeth Ann (Stafford) Wilson. Ruth graduated from Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenix, PA.

On August 9, 1980, she married Ernest James Chaves in Brockton, MA. In her earlier years, she stayed at home to raise her young children and was a caregiver to many children. Ruth and Ernest eventually adopted several of these children to love and share their lives. She enjoyed teaching Christian music and Church Bible Study. Ruth was a people person and also, enjoyed being the wife of a Pastor. She was happy and shared the joys of her very large family. She will be remembered for her smile, her willingness to help others and her compassion for children and the elderly.

She was a member of the New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Survivors include: her husband, Ernest J. Chaves of East Hardwick; 12 children, Josiah Chaves of Cumming, GA, Joel Chaves of Montpelier, Daniel Chaves of Brooklyn, NY, Gabriel Chaves of Montpelier, LaMercie Marsh od Fort Hood, TX, Lydia Chaves of Winooski, Katrina Chaves of Hardwick, Andrew Chaves of Newport News, VA, Karmellah Chaves , Philip Chaves, Jonathan Chaves and Zebadiah Chaves,  all of East Hardwick; two grandchildren; her siblings: a half-brother, Don Wilson of MA, Rei Wilson  of Florida, a foster brother, David Velush of Hardwick, Beverly Stokem of Florida, and Rebecca Cassidy of Glover; aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by a sister, Rachel Colgan.

A Celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Noon, on Saturday February 12, 2022 at the New Hope Bible Church,  1145 VT RT 14,in Irasburg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made online to: tscorphans.org/donate.

Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street Hardwick is assisting family with arrangements.

Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com