Middlebury- Ruth E. Donnelly, 94, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James P. Donnelly. Mrs. Donnelly was born on October 27, 1919 in Waterbury a daughter of the late John Pooler and Bertha (Voegtlin) Pooler. She was the owner of The Boot and Saddle Shop in Waterbury for many years before retiring. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Markland of North Adams, MA, a sister, Marjorie Stoddard and her husband Henry of Branford, two nephews, Robert Lutkus of Prospect and Matthew Lutkus of ME, two nieces, Patricia Rinckel of Prospect and Janet Lutkus of NH as well as other nieces and nephews. Besides her husband James she was predeceased by a sister Jacqueline Lutkus. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at St. Anthony's Church, 4 Union City Rd, Prospect at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours and the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect has been entrusted with the arrangements.