Ruth Hewitt Manning Cooke Dillon

Ruth Hewitt Manning Cooke Dillon, 87, of Lebanon, CT, Loving Mother, Grandmother "Nana" and friend, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Joseph Living Center. Ruth, one of 3 children, was born November 25, 1927 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Windham, CT to John and Dorothy Manning. She worked for many years at Cranstons Bookstore; enjoyed spending time with her family, perennial flower gardening, baking, history, antiques, and loved spending time at Matunuck Beach, RI. Ruth was also a member of the First Congregational Church of Lebanon. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, brothers Gaylord and Arthur Manning; James Cooke and Edward Dillon. She is survived by her son Garry Cooke and his wife Edmonia of Port Haywood, VA; son John Cooke of Salem, CT; daughter Melody Lehoux and her husband Normand of N. Windham, CT. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Crystal Lyons of CA; Garreth Cooke of OK; Ian Cooke of CT; Shawn Lehoux of FL; and Brynna Cooke, USCGA, of N. London, CT; along with 3 great grandsons of CA, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Ruth's special friend Daniel Petrizzi. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 2:00PM, at The First Congregational Church of Lebanon, 913 Trumbull Highway (Rte. 207), Lebanon, CT 06249. The family will hold a committal service at their convenience. Donations can be made in her memory to the church, 588 Exeter Rd. PO Box 125, Lebanon, CT 06249.