Ruth Mathilda “Mimi” Avenius, 96, died May 1, 2012, in Front Royal, Va.
She was born in Maspeth, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years.
She owned and managed Avenius Funeral Home in Forest Hills, N.Y., along with her husband.
She was a dancer and participated in numerous shows at Countryside in Vero Beach.
She attended the Church of God in Vero Beach.
She was a member of the Polish American Club and the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her daughter, Shari Avenius, of Linden, Va.; companion of 18 years, Don Cushman, of Vero Beach; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Sheldon Henry Avenius; and sons, Sheldon Henry Jr. and David Paul.
No services are planned.
