Ruth A. Froggatt

Ruth A. Froggatt, 96, a life-long Meriden resident, passed away on April 4, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Blythe Froggatt. Ruth is survived by her nephew W. Alan Froggatt and his wife. Deborah Lang Froggatt of Old Lyme, niece Candace Froggatt of Rocky Hill, and nephew Bradley Froggatt of Meriden, and Grant and Julia Briggs III of Woolwich, ME. She was predeceased by her brother Wilfred Froggatt, and by her longtime companion and partner Grant Briggs. Ruth was a graduate of Meriden High School and Larson Junior College. Upon graduating, she worked as an Administrative Assistant to the President of International Silver Co. in Meriden, as well as Executive Secretary at Insilco Corp. for many years until her retirement. She was also an avid member of the Meriden Ski Club, a faithful member at Center Congregational Church, and a dedicated volunteer at Midstate Medical Center and the Meriden Soup Kitchen.

A memorial service celebrating Ruth’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 14th at Center Congregational Church, 474 Broad St., Meriden. Interment will be privately held at the convenience of her family.