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HORAN Ruth M. (Craig) 89, surrounded by her family, died peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton of natural causes. Mrs. Horan was the wife of the late Edward T. "Red" Horan. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Craig and Florence (Barry) Craig of North Easton. Born and raised in N. Easton, she was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School. An accomplished swimmer, she was also a self-taught musician who entertained many by playing an electric Hawaiian guitar as well as piano, organ and harmonica. She was a homemaker for 54 years in Sharon and was famous for her fruit jello molds. She and her husband were active in fund raising for the construction of the Chapel of Our Savior on Westgate Dr. in Brockton as well as fund raising for electric wheelchairs for the children of Mass Hospital School. She was a teacher of CCD for 33 years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She will be missed by many friends and admirers. Mrs. Horan is survived by her children, William T. Horan and Edward T. Horan, Jr. both of Stoughton, MaryElizabeth Horan of South Boston, James M. Horan and Peter G. Horan both of North Easton, Daniel P. Horan and Ruth M. Nelson both of Brockton and Regina M. Dallaire of Sharon, 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was the beloved sister of Jeanne C. Daley of FL, Nancy B. Habermann of S. Yarmouth and FL and John B. Flynn of Bourne. Mrs. Horan was predeceased by George H. Craig, Franklin E. Craig, Jr., Richard M. Craig, Robert H. Craig, Donald F. Craig, Bradford W. Craig, Dorothy L. Craig, Marjorie Craig, and Anne M. LeSieur. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) STOUGHTON on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 A.M. Visiting Hours Monday 4:00-8:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Easton. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. FARLEY FUNERAL HOME (781) 344-2676
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Ruthie, So sorry for your loss..Your Mom is in our prayers.
Sarah Dow
March 25, 2013
gods light holds promise to heal our broken hearts rest in peace
loretta rubbo
March 24, 2013
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we are away and unable to personally be able to convey our sympathy
Scott and Cathy MacFarlane
March 23, 2013
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