Ruth A. McDougall, 101, Massena

MASSENA – Ruth A. McDougall, 101, a longtime resident of Norfolk passed away early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026 under the loving and compassionate care of the St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg.

Ruth was born November 29, 1924 in Dickinson, the daughter of the late Clarence and Evalena (Bombard) LaCombe. She attended schools in Moira before moving to Massena schools. On November 1, 1943, she married Franklin McDougall at St. Lawrence Church in Louisville. They were blessed with 3 children and nearly 62 years of marriage before his death on October 2, 2005.

Ruth was a dedicated homemaker and devoted her spare time to her community. She volunteered at the local schools, served on the Massena Hospital Auxiliary, was a board member of the Norfolk Library, and was extremely active with Altar and Rosary Society at the Church of the Visitation, where she was longtime communicant. After moving to Massena, she became a communicant at St. Peter’s Parish. Ruth also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and quilting. Above all, Ruth treasured her time with her family.

Ruth is survived by her three children and their spouses, Richard and Phyllis McDougall of Madrid, Terry and Ruth E. McDougall of Massena, and Debra and Paul Willer of Massena; her grandchildren, Laure, Michael (Jennifer), Sarah (Tim), Megan (Connor), Christopher (Kristi), Scott, and Matthew (Filippa); her great grandchildren, Courtney, Jennafer, Erin, Kyle, Ben, Anna, Zachary, Andrew, Kelsey, Annie, Patrick, Maureen, Maja, and Anna; a great-great grandson, Max; her sister, Jean Dishaw of Massena; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings, Lawrence, Beatrice, Donald, Francis, and Lorraine.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, 100 N. Main Street, Massena, where friends may call on Tuesday, October 27th from 4-7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 28th, 10:00 AM at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Mark Reilly, celebrating and Rev. Andrew Amyot, concelebrating. Burial will follow in Visitation Cemetery, Norfolk.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Massena Hospital Auxiliary or a charity of one’s choice.

Friends are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com.