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Ruth Leach Obituary
Age 81, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born June 5, 1930 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Leon and Florence (Whaley) Fox. Ruth has lived in Chelsea since she was in second grade.She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1948. Ruth was a member of First Congregational Church of Chelsea. She worked at King Seely and Chelsea Products, served as Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Chelsea Fair Board, worked in accounting for Chelsea Hospital, and co-owned the travel agency "Accent of Travel". On October 24, 1953, she married Merle L. Leach in Chelsea, and he survives. Other survivors include three sons, David (Michelle) of Brighton, James and Kraig of Chelsea; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Jessica, Jim, Danielle, Ashley; a brother-in-law, Melvin (Barbara) Leach of Chelsea; and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 11:00 am at First Congregational Church, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or the Chelsea First Congregational Church.
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Ed and Jean Akin
November 10, 2011
Merle we was sorry to hear about your loss, Ruth was a wonderful woman, but we know she is at peace now, we have a lot of fond menories of both you and Ruth. God Bless You And Your Family
Bryan / Mary Millican
November 9, 2011
We'll always remember Ruth for her beautiful smile and wonderful attitude. We have so many memories of sharing a laugh with both Merle and Ruth, who were always together & seemed inseparable. The whole Leech family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Ruthie Freeman
November 9, 2011
We know Ruth is at peace now. My heart goes out to Merle and family. Blessings to all!!!
George & Edna Wree
November 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Fredette
November 8, 2011
Dear Merle and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth is at peace now...Remember the good times and know that you will be with her again some day....she will be waiting for you.
Love,
Charley and Barb Fredette
November 8, 2011
To Merle and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Alzheimer's is such a tough disease to deal with slowly taking our loved one from us. Merle, I don't know if you remember me. I worked at Borders during the time you valiantly kept those old card readers going. I am Clarence & Nancy Wood's son.
John/Jack Wood
James Whitehill
November 8, 2011
Merle,
Jim Whitehill here,so sorry to hear about your wife..May the Lord Bles you and Her and take care of you and your Family.
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