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Ruth Marchand Obituary

Age 86 of Salem, NH, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Springfield, MA, grew up and was educated in Somerville, MA. She later graduated from Mt. Auburn, Cambridge Hospital, School of Nursing in 1946, She was a resident of Salem for the past 59 years, formerly of Cambridge, MA. She was predeceased by her husband Ephraim B. Marchand. She is survived by 2 Daughters: Cheryl & her Husband Paul Leone of Merrimacport, MA Rosemary & her Husband Michael Daigle of Salem, NH 1 Son: Dennis & his Wife Kristin Marchand of Raymond, NH 6 grandchildren, several nieces & nephews calling hours will be held Mon., June 23 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., SALEM, NH. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the: American Heart Assoc. 2 Wall St, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, 13th Flr, NY, NY 10006

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 21, 2008.

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Dave Darby

June 22, 2008

Dennis, Cheryl, and Rosie -
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Although we haven't seen her in the last couple years, it was always enjoyable to meet and talk with her at family gatherings. She was very proud of all of you and your families and enjoyed sharing all the Marchand news with the Darby's at our gatherings. We will miss her. Sorry we cannot be there with you at this time.
Love, Dave and Lois

Annette Cooke

June 22, 2008

My name is Annette Cooke and I was the past president of the Salem Woman's Club. Ruth was such a wonderful, thoughtful, caring and funny person. Nothing in life seemed to bother her and I never heard her complain about anything. Ruth always had a smile on her face and I will remember her for that. I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral because my husbands brother John Cooke passed away yesterday and his funeral will be held in Everett on Tuesday at 10am. I will be attending Ruths viewing on Monday. Ruth will be missed by all the members of the Salem Woman's Club. She was our telephone lady that contacted everyone in the Womans club to let them know about the times and places for all our events and meetings. The thing I admired about Ruth was that she was able to continue to drive (safely we think?) and we always teased her about that. She was a good person and fought a good fight. Farewell my friend and have a safe journey until we meet again. Annette Cooke

Francis Marchand

June 21, 2008

Sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth. I am sure she is in a far better place.
Francis Marchand.(Nephew).

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