Ruth Ann Melson's Obituary
Ruth Ann Melson, age 72, of Dover, DE, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. She was born on September 20, 1949, in Dover, DE, the daughter of the late Donald Lee and Ruth Mary (McCauley) Melson.
Ruth was a graduate of Bridgeville High School. After graduating she went on to continue her education at Delaware Technical Institute, then earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. Her love of the written word led her to career with the State of Delaware as a Legislative Librarian. Ruth had a passion for animals and from the time she was a young girl, she developed a life-long love for dogs and horses. Above all, she cherished the time with those that she held most dear. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Melson, Jr., and Richard Melson. She is survived by her three nieces, three great nephews, four great nieces and many good friends.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions Ruth’s memory to the SPCA of Delaware (https://www.delspca.org/).
Please visit Ruth’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.
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