Shirley Eunice (Miller) Ruzycki, of Providence RI, formerly of Abington passed away at the age of 88, at The HopeHealthHospice Center on Monday April 29th, 2024.

She was born in Medford Ma on June 9, 1935, to the late Anna (Gavel) and Charles Miller. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John R. Ruzycki for 56 years. She was the loving mother of the late Richard, “Rick” Ruzycki and of Dan Ruzycki and his wife Sandy of Attleboro, and of Derek Ruzycki of Providence, RI and his girlfriend Sherry Laurendeau and her daughter Teisha Laurendeau. Shirley was the loving “Mimi” of Connor Ruzycki, her grandson, and the sunshine of her life. She was also the grandmother to the late Theodore, Andrew, and Baby Angel Ruzycki. She was the loving sister to the late Chet Miller, the late Warren Miller, and the late Lucille (Miller)Marr. She is survived by her sister Judith (Miller) Mayer And her Husband Donald. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Shirley is also survived by her good friend Bobbi Vasilauskas of Norwell. Shirley was lifetime best friends with the late Christine Reske of Rockland. She is also survived by her lovable, devoted companion of 10 years, her dog Angel, to whom she could not have been more thankful to her sister Judith for giving her.

Shirley attended Rockland High school, Class of 1953. After graduating she was off to Finishing School in NY for a year and tried her hand at modeling before returning to MA. She held various jobs throughout her life before and after being a full time stay at home mom. She devoted her life to caring for her family taking on the role as caregiver of her Son Ricky as he battled Muscular Dystrophy, her mom Anna as she battled Alzheimer’s and her husband John as he battled Parkinson’s disease. She truly missed her calling as a nurse.

On behalf of Shirley, the family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to honorary family member Christine Patnaude for her support, love, devotion and care and friendship she provided Shirley and family over the years. Also, to Shirley’s honorary son, Tommy Reske for all he has done for Shirley through the years. A special thanks to Shirley’s physician Dr. Merchia and her staff, especially nurse Jenn, for all her support, also thank you to the team of medical professionals at Hopehealth Hospice in Providence, who provided Shirley with exceptional care.

A private celebration of Shirley’s life will take place at Magoun and Biggins Funeral, in Rockland on Tuesday, May 7th. A burialwill follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of Shirley’s son Richard Ruzycki which can be done online at mda.donordrive.com or donate to The Pregnancy Loss Support group (M.I.S.), Women & Infants’ Department of Philanthropy, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, in memory of Shirley’s late grandchildren, Theodore, Andrew and Baby Angel Ruzycki.