Ruth (Baird) Cogswell

Ruth Cogswell (Baird), 97, of Malden passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. The daughter of John and Isabel, Ruth was born and raised in Somerville. Ruth was the loving wife of Robert Cogswell. The two married in 1951, sharing many years together until Robert’s passing in 2006. The two settled in Somerville to raise their two children Betsy and Robert. During her free time Ruth loved to cook, was a loyal and enthusiastic Bruins fan and loved going to New Hampshire to spend time with her daughter Betsy and her two grandchildren during their adolescent years. During her final years, Ruth continued to cook meals of all kinds and took pride in caring for herself, while enjoying frequent visits from her
grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
Ruth is survived by her grandsons Allan Carman and Scott Carman, her great grandchildren Henry Carman, Emmy Carman and Christian Carman, as well as many other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Cogswell, her children Betsy Carman and Robert Cogswell, and her siblings Margaret “Peg” Sabin and John Baird Jr.
Funeral Services will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Wednesday, February 12th at 11:00am with visitation starting at 10:00am. Interment to follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.

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