Knowles, Ruth H. (Oliver) of Woburn, formerly of Danvers and Roslindale, November 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late James V. Knowles. Devoted mother of Patricia Knowles of Worcester, Alice Knowles and Kathy Ann Gianino both of Medford, Joanne and Michael Dustin of Woburn, and Christine and Eric Johnson of Danvers. Loving grandmother of Richard Knowles of Worcester, Dennis, Alex and Jenna Johnson all of Danvers. Loving sister of Mary Rizzo of Dorchester, and Joseph and Helen Oliver of North Weymouth. Sister-in-law of Marie Knowles of Framingham. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday December 2, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in The Sacred Heart Church Roslindale at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ruth's memory to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital P.O. Box 1893 Memphis, TN 38101-9950. Past employee of the New England Telephone Co. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600