In loving honor and memory of Ruby Von Dwornick

May 20, 1957 – October 29, 2022 

 

Ruby Isabelle (Souza) Von Dwornick of Cambridge died October 29, 2022, at age 65 from complications related to ovarian cancer and Covid-19.

Ruby was born to the late Walter and Ruby (Ray) Souza on May 20, 1957. She was raised in a large and caring family as the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edith, Walter, Lawrence, Richard, and Patricia; and her stepsiblings Tom, Anne, Joe, and Johnny; and her beloved husband, Daniel Von Dwornick.  

Ruby devoted herself to her family, friends, and her faith. Her favorite word was “joy” based on a spiritual belief that “men are, that they might have joy.” She brought joy into our lives in so many ways, from the movie screen to her social posts, inviting us to come along for the journey. She loved her longtime companion, her furry Lucy, as well as photography, flowers, music, lighthouses (especially Nubble Light!), rainbows, pandas, and of course Jiminy Cricket.  Her optimism and positivity were contagious, even in the face of adversity. She believed that each day is an opportunity to live better and that we are here to help each other out. 

Ruby is survived by her sister Sandra, her cherished aunts Jeanette and Joan; her stepsiblings Irene, Carol, and Bob; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and how she lived with an open heart.

Onward, upward, and skyward to the heavens, you will be forever in our hearts.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation at the Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, November 4, 2022, and the graveside service on Saturday, November 5, 2022, followed by a memorial at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Details follow:  

Wake
Friday, November 4th, 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Rogers Funeral Home 380 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141.


Graveside Service
Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 am at Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge 02138. 

Those wishing to attend the graveside service, please meet just inside the main gate of the cemetery between 9:30 and 9:45 am.


Memorial Service
Saturday, November 5th, 12:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 Ledgewood Place, Belmont 02478