Ruth (Peck) Bachman

December 17, 1916 - March 1, 2018

Ruth (Peck) Bachman, 101, of Wallingford, widow of Clarence “Larry” Bachman, passed away Thursday (March 1, 2018) at the Masonic Home and Hospital in Wallingford. Born in New Britain, she was a former Newington resident for 55 years, moving to Wallingford in 2003. She and her husband Clarence also maintained a home in Del Ray Beach, Florida for 30 years. Ruth was an Executive Secretary at the New Britain Machine Company, was a Secretary at Grace Episcopal Church in Newington for 30 years, and was a former member of the Church Altar Guild. Surviving is a son, Lawrence “Larry” Bachman of Farmington; a grandson, David Bachman and his wife Lisa of Albuquerque, NM; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Tuesday 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be private in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Care Charity Foundation, 22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com