Ruth Irene Malley, of Duxbury, died on Dec. 9, 2011. She was 82 years old. She leaves her husband, Patrick R. Malley; her children, Patrick R. Malley, Jr. and his wife Susan of Penn. and Kathleen MacFarlane and her husband Darren of Duxbury; her siblings,  Frances Thomas, Ronald Burger, and Jean Stotz all of Buffalo, N.Y. ; and her grandchildren, Kayleigh and Mariah MacFarlane both of Duxbury; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rt. 106), Kingston. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Duxbury. Burial will be at the Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury. To offer condolences or for directions, please visit shepherdfuneralhome.com .