Ruth Agnes Heney, 82, a lifelong resident of Montpelier died on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born on December 13, 1929, the daughter of the late William J. & Ruth (Ledden) Heney. Ruth received her education at St. Michael's Grade School and graduated from St. Michael's High School and also attended Trinity College in Burlington. She was a communicant at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Ruth's professional career was in banking and insurance in Burlington and Montpelier areas. She enjoyed vacation trips to the ocean on Cape Cod and later in Maine & Florida. Ruth is survived by her sister, Mary Heney Wheeler, Montpelier; sister-in-law, Mary Heney of Montpelier; several nieces & nephews and twice as many grand nieces & nephews, as well as several cousins and loyal friends. Ruth was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence (Bud) Heney. Burial and committal prayers will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 23rd at Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am from St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. A memorial reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Heaton Woods Activity Fund, c/o Peggy Rocque, 10 Heaton St., Montpelier, VT 05602; or Woodridge Nursing Home Activity Fund, PO Box 550, Barre, VT 05641. The family is forever grateful to the staff of Heaton Woods and Woodridge Nursing Home for the care and comfort Ruth received. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com