Ruth A. (Coleman) Mathewson

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Ruth A. (Coleman) Mathewson, 95, formerly of Utica Drive, Warwick passed on Tuesday at Sunny View Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Amasa Luther Mathewson.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa (McGeough) Coleman. Mrs. Mathewson was a Private Secretary for the President of the Providence & Worcester Railroad until her retirement in 1970. She was a graduate of Classical High School in Providence. Ruth enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and Arizona.

She is survived by several devoted nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John Coleman, Howard Coleman and Madeline Galligan.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Road, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org