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Ruth Norton Obituary

Of Watertown formerly of South Boston Sept. 5, 2007 after a long battle with lung cancer. Beloved daughter of Michael W. Norton of South Boston and the late Mary E. "Marie" (McDonough) Norton. Devoted sister of Michelle A. Norton of Quincy, Stephen M. Norton & his wife Joan of Braintree, and Barry J. Norton of South Boston. Cherished and devoted aunt of Jared M. & Brandon C. Norton of Braintree. Dear friend of Maureen O'Callaghan of Watertown & the late Ann F. Miller of Cambridge. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt 16), WATERTOWN on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 P.M. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to the St. Jude Hospital for Children, PO Box 3704 Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice Care Inc., 100 Sylvan Rd., Woburn, MA 01801 would be appreciated. Retired 25 year employee of New England Telephone/NYNEX accounting Dept., Late Facilities Coordinator for the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge. Alumna of Boston College, Class of 2002. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. 877 924 3838 www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2007.

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joan riordan

September 16, 2007

Sept. 16,2007
Dear Maureen,
So sorry to hear of Ruthie passing. Just heard today. My sincerest sympathy. Love & Prayers,
Joanie Riordan

Nancy Haverstock

September 12, 2007

I had the pleasure of working with Ruthie at EDS. She was wonderful and a good friend--she will be sorely missed. I'm very, very sad to learn of her passing.
Nancy Haverstock

denise barrett

September 11, 2007

Please accept our condolences on
the loss of Ruthie we know her
since she was little girl. She
will be missed.

The Barrett Family

Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook

September 10, 2007

Ruthie -- you will be missed at EDS! Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz Mikshenas

September 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy.

Bob and Liz

KATHY OBRIEN-SNYDER

September 9, 2007

TO THE NORTON FAMILY AND EXTENDED FAMILY-FRIENDS-- PLEASE KNOW THAT SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF HER FRIENDS AT THE MT AUBURN STEAK HOUSE -WE HAD LOTS OF LAUGHS ON FRIDAY NIGHTS--(RUTHIE- I HOPE YOUR NEXT WAITRESS GIVES YOU A HARD TIME ABOUT EATING YOUR BRUSSEL SPROUTS) YOU WILL BE MISSED FRIEND

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