Linda M. Ruel

East Providence – Linda M. Ruel, 57, of Rumford, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Linda was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of June M. (Harris) Ruel of Pawtucket and the late Marcel Ruel. She had many interests and enjoyed life to the fullest. Linda was an avid Patriots fan and was a season ticket holder for several years. She enjoyed visiting the Hall at Patriot Place annually, the day after the Super Bowl - her own special holiday. She enjoyed several PawSox games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket and Red Sox games at Fenway Park in Boston every year. Linda was a history buff. She was a member of the Civil War Roundtable and participated in battle reenactments with Battery B. She made several trips to Gettysburg. She was very interested in local history and was in the process of creating a photographic book of historic mill buildings and store fronts of Pawtucket and Central Falls. Some of her favorite places to visit were Slater Mill and the Museum of Work and...