RUTH LUCILLE (McFARLAND) HERSOM, 85, of Groveton, died peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2015 at Week's Medical Center in Lancaster after a sudden illness. Born on March 16, 1930 in Groveton, NH a daughter of Clessie and Alice (Emery) McFarland, she was a lifelong resident of Groveton until moving to Country Village-Genesis Elder Care center about a year ago. Ruth was a graduate of Groveton High School, class of 1948. She worked as a secretary for Groveton Paper Co. and Mainco School Supply. In 1991 she opened a craft shop at her home and owned and operated that for a few years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Ruth was predeceased by her husband and love of her life of 57 years, Lyle "Cakie" Hersom on May 6, 2007. She is survived by one sister Rita Bageau of Farmington, NH; three sister-in-laws; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Danielle Joy Rodrigues of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. Ruth will then be laid to rest next to the love of her life in the Northumberland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ruth's name to a charity of one's choice.