Ruth B. (Juris) Lee, 86, formerly of Pleasant Valley Dr., died Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at the home of her daughter Kathleen, in San Marcos, Ca. Her husband of 53 years, Donald E. Lee, died April 23, 1999.

   She leaves 3 daughters, Jacqueline A. Lee of Worcester, Kathleen M. Anderson and her husband John of San Marcos, Frances E. Warman and her husband Richard of Worcester; 3 sons, Donald J. Lee and his wife Janet of Sutton, John J. "Jay" Lee and his wife Jody of Worcester, Michael T. Lee and his wife Patti of Sturbridge; 2 brothers-in-law, William T. Lee and John Janaitis, both of Worcester; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

   She was born in Worcester on April 17, 1921, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Navawauskis) Juris, and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Her sisters, Barbara Statkus, Frances Juris, and Dorothy Janaitis, all predeceased her.

   Ruth enjoyed cross stitching and needlepoint works. She was a former member of Our Lady of the Angels Church where she had been a member of the Mother's Club, the PTA and taught Christian Doctrine. She had also attended St. Joan of Arc Church until she moved to San Marcos in June of 2004.

   There are no calling hours. After cremation, a FUNERAL MASS with Ruth's ashes will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, in ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH, 570 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, Ma. The family suggests donations in memory of Ruth be made to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, Ca. 92025. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester, is assisting the family with arrangements.