Ruth H. (Liegakos) Peterson, 62, of Wareham, died July 13 at home. She was the widow of the late Wayne D. Peterson and the daughter of Helen (Newhall) Liegakos and the late John Liegakos.

She was born in Lowell and lived in Tewksbury for many years. She moved to Wareham 32 years ago. She graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Mrs. Peterson worked as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Tobey Hospital for many years before retiring.

Survivors include her son, Keith Peterson and his wife Christine of Anchorage, AK; her daughter, Erica L. Asaro and her husband Michael of Fairfield, CT; her mother, Helen (Newhall) Liegakos of Tewksbury; 2 brothers, James Liegakos of Gloucester and Michael Liegakos of Tewksbury; a sister, Heather Cardin of Lebanon, ME; her grandchildren, Zachary R. Peterson, John M. Asaro, Scarlet M. Asaro and Zoe S. Asaro; nieces, nephews, cherished friends, and her beloved family friend, John Grenda.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662.

For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.