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Ruth Searles Obituary
She was the beloved wife of the late George T. Searles; devoted mother of George E. and his wife, Fran, of South Dennis, Patti Eldred and her husband, Bob, of Methuen, and Pamela Roffo and her husband, Roberto, of New Jersey; sister of Dorothy Stevenson, Robert Jelley, Elizabeth Bishop and the late Helen Gorvet, Walter Jelley, John Jelley, Mary Blunt, Evelyn Beaulieu, Grace Barbuto, Margaret Clouther, Catherine Dyer and Edward Jelley; and loving grandmother of Michael, Jennifer and Megan Searles, Lindsay and Eric Eldred, and Isabella Roffo. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service in the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (near Brighton Courthouse), Brighton, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment is at Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours on Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral home is handicapped-accessible.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, would be appreciated.
For guest book and directions, please visit www.lehmanreen.com.
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Richard Schroeder
January 26, 2009
To George, my schoolmate for many years - I'm deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family!
Sheryl Ann Jacoppo
October 3, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. I have all the best memories hanging out at the holidays at whichever Aunt's house. Aunty Ruth will always have a special place in my heart! God Bless & Miss you!
RockyBarbuto Dolly McCormack
September 30, 2008
We hold you up in prayer and keep you in our thoughts at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Rocco Barbuto
Dolly McCormack
Julie Connoly Arruda
September 29, 2008
Pam,
My deepest condolences to you, Roberto and the rest of your family.
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Cheryle Keith
September 29, 2008
Fran & family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of you mother-in-law. Out thoughts
& prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Donald,Cheryle & Lilly Keith
Ken Clouther
September 29, 2008
George, as well as Patty & Pam.
Please accept my most sincere condolences, at this sad moment.
Your mother was like a second mother to me, for many, many years.
My prayers are with you, and your families.
Tom & Peg Baker
September 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Turner
September 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. I have such wonderful, fun memories of Aunt Ruth with all the aunts at family functions. Her zest for life and happy go lucky personality will be sorely missed.
With love,
Kendall & Michelle (Dyer) Turner & Family
"The Dolly Sisters" Dottie & Ruth
September 29, 2008
Nana on her 80th B'Day with her all her Grandkids!
September 28, 2008
Janice Wroe
September 28, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in your time of sorrow. I know she's with God and as a reward for her life he has given her a voice like Celine and I know she's making up her famous songs and singing her heart out!(and Dad is playing his Uke) Love to all.
Jan & Joe Wroe
Jane Barbuto-Brenner
September 28, 2008
Patty, Georgie, Pamela and Family: So sorry to hear the about the passing of your mother. I have alot of great memories of days at your home on Bayard Street. Your mom was always so upbeat and welcoming. It's so hard to lose the ones we love. May memories sustain you at this most difficult time. "Auntie Ruth" will be watching over you all.
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