Ruth Stewart Obituary

Of Arlington, MA died suddenly October 11, 2007. She was a healthy, happy, active, and loving person for all of her 90 years. Everyone who met her admired her and her sense of style. She was married to the late Edward Chapman Stewart for over 40 years. She was active in the Arlington Garden Club, the Perkins School for the Blind, and was a volunteer for many museums and civic organizations. She was born and raised in Lynn, MA and she worked for the Boston Red Sox for many years. She worried she wouldnt live long enough to see them win a world series - but she made it! She is lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews: Arthur and Bev Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Greg and Susan Welch, Trish and Carl Dobson, Joe and Marion Welch, Darien Welch, Christopher Welch and Justin Hernandez, and Jerome and Janna Welch. She also leaves many great nieces and nephews: Tracy, Michael, Kylie, Alex, Becky, Kendall, Hailey, Amy, Griffin and Skyler. The family will hold a wake at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Route 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON on Sunday, October 14th from 4-7PM. A Funeral mass will be held Monday, October 15th at 10am at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington to be followed by internment at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA at 1:30pm. The family would appreciate donations to the Perkins School of the Blind in Watertown, MA in her memory, in lieu of flowers. For online condolences visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 13, 2007.
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Ruth was a very dear lady. She was our neighbor for the past 2 years. When we moved in she seemed truly happy to have a then 4 year old next door! We will miss her cheery hello.

Joanne, Michael, Julia Toplyn

October 15, 2007

Aunt Ruth will be sorely missed. Her many visits to California certainly brightened up our lives. She was gracious, witty and always dressed to the nines. God speed, Aunt Ruth.

Janice Mettler

October 14, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. She was such a wonderful woman. We enjoyed seeing her each and every time she was here. She always had a great story to share with us, whether it was something happening here or one of her many trips to California. She will be sadly missed by us all.

JR Burke Salon

October 13, 2007

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