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Dorothy Rutter Obituary
AGE: 91 • Willingboro
Dorothy E. Rutter (nee McLarney), a resident of Willingboro since 1960, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2013. Born in Jersey City, Dorothy was 91 years old.
Dorothy was employed as a comptometer operator for Siemens Corporation in Cherry Hill.
Beloved wife of 66 years to Christopher C. Rutter, Sr. Loving mother of Dorothy Rutter Shelmet and her late husband Frank "Bud" Shelmet and Christopher C. Rutter, Jr. and his wife LoAnn. Loving grandmother of Lindsey, Kelly and Kyle Rutter. Sister of Frances Miersch and Mary Kerley. Dorothy is predeceased by her siblings: Elizabeth McLarney, Thomas McLarney, Loretta Aigner, Lucy Mullin, Edward F. McLarney, Jr., Agnes Beach and Joseph McLarney.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dorothy's Life Celebration on Friday, August 2nd, from 9 am to 10:20 a.m. at Snover/Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 North. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 11 South Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ. Interment NJ Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior's Project Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To share your fondest memories and condolences with Dorothy's family, please visit www.snovergivnish.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Rutter
August 1, 2013
DEAR DOT,YOUR DAD CHRIS,CHRIS AND LOANN,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS BUT SHE'S NO LONGER IN PAIN. SHE'S STILL IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY, I'LL NEVER FORGET HER. GOD WILL BE WITH ALL OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.
LOVE TO EVERYONE, FLORENCE SHELMET
Jim & Kathy Wurst
August 1, 2013
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 May She rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. With Love
Coire Fuller
July 31, 2013
We are so sorry about the loss of such a special great Aunt, that always made me feel special when I came and visit. But your in Heaven where we all will be some day. Love too all , Coire Fuller(Joe Mclarney grandson), Elizabeth Teele(soon to be Fuller) and Elijah.
linda {mclarney} Duff
July 31, 2013
Dear Dottie, Chris and LoAnn:
So sorry to get this word. I know she is with everyone else and looking down to help you all get through this. Sorry we can't make it home at this time, but my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Please tell uncle chris we love him and are so sorry . Love you guys, Cousin linda and family.
Emil Tuch
July 31, 2013
Dear Chris and LoAnn, I'm so sorry to read about your mother's passing.
Please accept my most sincere sympathy.
Susan (Waters) Short
July 31, 2013
Sending our Deepest Sympathies
JOE & JOANNE HEJDA
July 31, 2013
Dot on behalf of Joanne and I we would want to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. She lived a good and long life. You will have many memories of her that will keep you strong as you continue on God's journey. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
JP Melnick
July 30, 2013
Brandon and I send our deepest sympathies. May God bless and watch over you all. Much love and warmest thoughts.
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