SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen Beatrice Rae Ruscoe, formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away Thursday, June 12 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 101.
Born on January 26, 1913 in Stamford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late John M. Rae and Augusta (Scofield) Rae Anderson. She attended New Canaan Schools and Drew Seminary in Carmel. Helen married Carl E. Ruscoe and together they owned and operated Carl Ruscoe Jewelers on Elm Street in New Canaan for over 30 years. Carl passed away in January 1970.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Ruscoe Glass, son-in-law Theodore Baker and a brother, John Rae.
Survivors include her daughter, Judith Ruscoe Baker and a son-in-law, C. William Glass; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
There will be no calling hours and a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, Victoria 4, at Wesley Health Care Center. Burial will in the family plot at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan, CT at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
