Ruth D. (Walorz) Gagliardi 90 of Braintree passed away February 7, 2015. Wife of the late Edward Gagliardi. Loving mother of Karen Gagliardi of Malden, Edward Gagliardi Jr. of Lake Arrowhead CA and Kim Gagliardi of Braintree. Sister of the late James Walorz.  She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Born and raised in Quincy she had lived in Braintree for the past 66 years. Ruth had been very active doing volunteer work for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston and was also an avid gardener and lover of dogs. Funeral services and burial where private and under the direction of the McMaster Funeral Home 86 Franklin St. (Rt.37) Braintree. If desired donations in her name may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701-4688.