Moore, Jadwiga Aurora (Ruminski)

Jadwiga Aurora “Heidi” (Ruminski) Moore, 73, of Canton, CT and formally of Manlius, NY, beloved wife of Richard Moore, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1948 in Portland, ME, daughter of the late Philip and Aurora (Hodge) Ruminski and had lived in Canton for 36 years. She was predeceased by her sister Dawn Ruminski and brother Philip Ruminski. She was a graduate of the Saint Joseph College having received her Bachelor’s Degree in 2005. Heidi was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Simsbury.

In addition to her loving husband of 53 years, she leaves her children, Kimberly Ann Joerg and her husband Rolf of Canton, Philip Moore and his wife Donna of Suffield, Jennifer Dimaio and her husband Elia of Canton, Esther Lapointe and her husband Christopher of Canton and Patrick Moore of Avon; her siblings, Christina Neumann and her husband Barclay of Meadow Vista, CA, Andrew Ruminski of Dutch Flat, CA and Jennifer Verstraete and her husband Roy of Ringwood, NJ; her grandchildren, Samantha and Mary Joerg of Farmington, Zachary Joerg of Canton, Kyle and Nolan Moore of Suffield, Hayden and Delia Dimaio of Canton and Shane, Olivia and Mia Lapointe of Canton.

Heidi cherished spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy in life. She will be remembered for her warm smile, generous heart and endless acts of kindness. She spent many years knitting and in that hobby found a way to spread love to others in her handmade gifts. She loved fishing, gardening, hiking, her glass of Chardonnay and traveling especially to her favorite place Stonington, with her husband. She will be missed beyond measure.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on January 15, 2022 at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road in West Simsbury. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Burlington. The Vincent Funeral Home of Canton is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Heidi’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.

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