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Ruth Finnegan Obituary

Of Manchester, NH, formerly of Lexington and Billerica, July 11. Wife of the late Alfred D. Bennett and Joseph Finnegan. Mother of Diane Beaubien of Chelmsford, Deborah Dollar of Leominster and Donna Bennett Johnson of Goffstown, NH. Sister of William Mansfield of FL. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, Billerica at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 13, 2008.

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Donna Leonardo

July 31, 2008

To all of Ruthie's Family;
I just heard of your sad news. I will always remember her playing bingo on Thursday's at the Elks as I called the numbers. I will also remember her & Joe dancing up a storm at Elks functions. I am glad they are now together for that is how everyone thinks of them.

Gail Wallace

July 14, 2008

Diane sorry to hear about your mother, all our sympathy to you and your family.
The Wallace Family
David, Gail, Nicole, Lee, David and Frank

Laura Capone

July 13, 2008

We will always remember your sparkle and wonderful sense of humor. You will be missed!

May you rest in peace.

Love, Laura & Tom

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