Ruth Evelyn Kelly, 85; Former Airline Stewardess Who Lived in New Canaan

From Hoyt Funeral Home.

Ruth Evelyn Kelly, 85, of New Canaan, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, November 16, 2014.

Ruth was born in Osceola, Nebraska on December 5, 1928, daughter of the late Floyd Brode and Luella (Craig) Kelly.

She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Education. Ruth was a stewardess for Pan-Am Airlines for many years, and was onboard the airline’s first flight to Antarctica. In her youth, Ruth was a beautiful woman and was pursued by various modelling agencies. Despite her external beauty, however, she never demonstrated a sense of vanity, but instead always maintained a calm, humble and elegant manner. Perhaps, as a reflection of her own persona, Ruth took great pleasure in the theatrical arts and beautiful pieces of classical music.

Ruth leaves behind a brother, David Kelly and his wife Dolores of Haxtun, Colorado, a sister, Aileen Mumford and her husband Franklin of Wilmington, Delaware and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Dora of Denver, Colorado.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Services have been entrusted to Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan, CT.