Sterling, Ruth C. 95 of Harwich, formerly of Chatham, MA and Brookline, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2012.

Born in Boston on January 29, 1917 she is predeceased by her husband Charles A. Sterling. They were married for 58 years.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Betty Jean Mulak and Cheryl Ruth Mueller, both of Cape Cod, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Church, 57 Highland Avenue, Chatham, MA

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to MSPCA-Centerville, 1577 Falmouth Road Centerville, MA 02632