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Ruth MacKinnon Obituary

Aug. 7, 2008, age 91, formerly of Arlington and Belmont. Wife of the late J. Gordon MacKinnon. Mother of John L. MacKinnon and his wife Kristine of Concord. Grandmother of Jill Sorblum and her husband Charles of Franklin, Jonathan MacKinnon of Boston and Lauren MacKinnon of NY. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday morning, Aug. 12 at 11:15 AM at the Bourne National VA Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Relatives and friends invited. For directions to cemetery, check website or call 1-508-563-7113. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made, in memory of Ruth, to C.W.V. Employees' Appreciation Fund, 100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA 01730. Arrangements under the care of the Berglund, Williams, O'Brien Funeral Home, 292 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON, MA 02474.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2008.

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Larry Libby Sr.

August 12, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful lady and a great friend. She will be sorely missed by those who were fortunate enough to have known her!

Coleman Connolly

August 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Deb & Scott Titus

August 11, 2008

Dear John,
We offer you our prayers in the midst of your loss and hope for your family all the memories of your mother that will bring you strength moving forward.

Warmly,

Marilyn (Broderick) Small

August 10, 2008

Ruth was a lovely woman. God gave her a tough life but she was strong. She will be missed and our memories of her will always be on our minds.

George Dys

August 10, 2008

John and family:

It is so difficult to lose your mother. I recently lost mine a I truly feel your pain. You and your family will be in our prayers.
I pray for your strength during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

George, Diane, & Lydia Dys

Lenny McKinnon

August 10, 2008

So sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth's passing. She was a special lady. My sincere condolences.

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