Grace (Tripp) Ruggiere, 91, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at St. Mary Healthcare. Her husband, Guy Ruggiere died in 1987. She leaves 2 grandchildren, Christopher S. Ruggiere and Kerry Arguijo, wife of Joseph; and a great granddaughter, Esperanza L. Arguijo all of Worcester. She also leaves 2 sisters, Shirley Anderson and Ann Barrett both of Worcester and a brother, Ralph Tripp of Grafton; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, William A. Ruggiere; 6 sisters, Phyllis Burns, Eldora Cloutier, Inez Heath, Gertrude Tripp, Eleanor Barrows, and Ethel Copper; and 2 brothers, Everett and Douglas Tripp.

    Grace was born in Worcester, daughter of Clarence J. and Elizabeth E. (Carter) Tripp.

    Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. A calling hour will be held one hour prior, from 10-11 a.m in the funeral home. Burial will be at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of First Presbyterian Church, 125 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606.