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Ruth Ollis Obituary

Of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, at age 92, surrounded by her family at home, July 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mathias I. Ollis. Loving mother of Elisabeth R. Ollis of West Roxbury, Barbara J. and her husband Jackson A. Springston Jr. of Bellingham and Christine M. Ollis of Dedham. Devoted grandmother of Thomas J. Springston of Bellingham, Robert A. Springston and his wife Traci of Bellingham, Kimberly A. Springston of Shrewsbury, Christopher M. and his wife Lisa of Bellingham and Jennifer A. Connor of Burlington. Cherished great grandmother of Andrew M., Matthew C., Daniel G. and Jonathan R. Springston all of Bellingham. Sister of the late Esther Griffin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, July 11th at 8:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Susanna's Church, Dedham at 9:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ruth's name to VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923 or MSPCA - Angel, Attn. Donations, Pet Care Assistance Fund, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2008.

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Gabrielle Mahoney

July 13, 2008

Betsy,
I was so excited to meet your mom at the retirement party. What a neat lady! Your special relationship and deep love always came across in every story you told about her. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Lynn Huntoon

July 9, 2008

Christine (and family).

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David Moniz

July 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy for the Ollis family during this time. I was so happy to see Ruth and Betsy during the holidays and will truly miss her. She was a wonderful woman.

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