Brophy, Ruth J. "Babe" (Newstrom, Vrooman) Ruth, age 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2020. Survived by husband of 50 years, James Brophy 6 children, Cynthia Heus (Wayne), Vicki Hayes, Holly Vrooman (Connie), Charlie Vrooman (Sue), Robyn Price and Peter Brophy, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sister Aljean Aubrecht. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Friday April 17, 2020, at Charlotte Memorial Cemetery, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.