Ruth Feinberg Connors, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Stratford, died July 22 at Osceola Regional Medical Center.
Ruth was the beloved wife and best friend of Dr. Charles Connors, also survived by daughters, Cheryl Connors of Alexandria, Va.,and Eileen (Doug) Ford of Wescosville, Pa. and loving grandchildren Devin and Michael Ford. Shewas the devoted sister of Kenneth (Dede) Feinberg and David (Sheila) Feinberg of Bethesda, Md. Ruth was the sister-in-law to Richard (Patty) Connors of Seymour, and also survived by nieces, nephews and grand-nieces.
Ruth was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Martin Feinberg of Brockton, Mass. Upon graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Ruth began her teaching career in Ansonia, teaching English at Ansonia High school, and later heading the English Department there. She then became an assistant principal and later principal of Ansonia High School while earning her graduate degrees.
Ruth then became superintendent of the Ansonia School District and remained in that position until her retirement.
Funeral services and interment were at the Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Mass. on July 26. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ruth Feinberg Connors Principal Award, Valley Community Foundation, 2 Enterprise Drive – Suite 303, Shelton, CT 06484.
