Obituary of Ruth M Rankin

Rankin, Ruth M. “Mimi” as she was affectionately known, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the home of her dear caretakers, Cathy A. Smith and her partner, Leslie A. Lane. Mimi just celebrated her 93rd birthday on Friday, November 4, 2016 surrounded by many loving “extended” family members and friends. She was a longtime resident of Midland Park before moving to Ridgewood in 2002 and most recently to New Milford. Mimi was a member of the Old Paramus Reformed Church. In her younger years, she was very active with the P.T.A. at Highland Elementary School in Midland Park and was a volunteer at Kurth Cottage for Valley Hospital. Mimi was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth S. Rankin on September 27, 2000. She is survived by her daughter Dale Colledge of Cortland, NY, five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. At Mimi’s request a private cremation will be held. For anyone wishing to attend, the burial of Mimi’s ashes will take place on Wednesday 2:30 PM at Valleau Cemetery, 660 Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.