Ruth E. Eckerd

August 5, 1927 - August 24, 2017

Ruth (Elfenbein) Eckerd, 90, beloved wife of John P. Eckerd of Windsor Locks, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Windsor Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Throughout her life, Ruth loved animals, gardening, cooking, reading, and was a talented artist. She painted many beautiful water colors and oil paintings consisting of birds, animals, lighthouses and flowers. After many years of research and study, Ruth created a document of her genealogy which she proudly presented to several members of her family. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son and his wife, Bruce and Sharon Brettschneider of Steuben, Maine, a daughter and her husband, Vicki and Tad Chamberlain of Granby, CT, a daughter and her husband, Rae and Michael Eiklor of Burbank, CA, and her cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth Brettschneider (husband Mark Uhlemann), Nathan Brettschneider, Jason Chamberlain, Ryan Eiklor, and Neil Eiklor. She is also survived by her brother, Edward Elfenbein of Prescott, AZ and her niece, Denise and nephews, Kurt and Karl. A graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 580 Elm St, Rocky Hill on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:30am for friends and family. Donations in Ruth’s name may be made to the Newington Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.