Age 81, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born June 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Leon & Florence (Whaley) Fox.
Ruth has lived in Chelsea since she was in second grade. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1948. Ruth was a member of First Congregational Church of Chelsea. She worked at King Seely and Chelsea Products, served as Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Chelsea Fair Board, worked in accounting for Chelsea Hospital, and co-owned the travel agency “Accent of Travel”.
On October 24, 1953, she married Merle L. Leach in Chelsea, and he survives. Other survivors include three sons, David (Michelle) of Brighton, James and Kraig of Chelsea; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Jessica, Jim, Danielle, Ashley; a brother-in-law, Melvin (Barbara) Leach of Chelsea; and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 11, 11:00 am at First Congregational Church, Chelsea. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Chelsea First Congregational Church.