Ruth Chiasson Sax

Ruth Chiasson Sax died April 9, 2020, after a long illness. She was born October 8, 1924, and lived in Marrero for the last 69 years. She was the beloved wife, for 55 years, of the late Roy A. Sax, who died in 2002. She is survived by her four loving sons, John, Jim, Jerry, and Stevie; her two beloved daughters-in-law, Kathy Ribando Sax and Kerry Wirth Sax; her grandchildren, Michael (Ashley), Katherine (Ryan), Aimee (Damon), Karen (Lee), Jennifer (Bernabe), Gerri Lynn (Kyle), Tyler (Madeline), and Graham; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Enezile Chiasson of Marrero; the sister of the late Ferdinand Chiasson and the late Sue Chiasson Dubois; the sister-in-law of the late Hank Dubois; the sister-in-law of the late Rita Sax DeGregolia and John DeGregolia. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ella Mae Chiasson. She was the aunt of Charles Chiasson (Kerry), David Dubois, Kay Dubois Perkins (Terry), Diane Dubois Liljedahl (Gary), Tim Chiasson (Rita), the late Gail DeGregolia, the late Toni DeGregolia, and Sandra DeGregolia Fritsche (Ben). She dearly loved, and was loved by, her family. Ruth was a devout Catholic and long-time active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Marrero. Her faith was an integral and cherished part of her life. She and Roy attended daily Mass for decades. For the last several years she was a resident of Wynhoven Healthcare Center in Marrero.
Services and interment will be private as mandated by current pandemic directives. The family plans to schedule a memorial service at a later date. Masses preferred. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.