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1916
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2013
Ruth Scanlon Obituary
Ruth C. Scanlon, age 96, of Canton died Thursday, December 5, 2013, following a short period of declining health. She was born in Canton, December 9, 1916, daughter of Oliver P., Sr., and Lucy (Root) Caton. She was the widow of Robert D. Scanlon who died 1983. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial services to be conducted Thursday, December 12, at 11 A.M. at the First Congregational Church, 184 Cherry Brook Road, Canton Center, CT.
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Norm and Anita Ericson
December 16, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Ruth and Bob were good friends of my Mom and Dad, Paul and Betty Banker from Farmington. We would bring Mom to visit Ruth each summer and they would sit and talk about boating, travelling, birds, and all the good times they spent together as couples. On one such visit Ruth accepted Christ as her Savior and as we left she stated that if she was not here next summer, "I'll see you in heaven!" She was a wonderful lady and we'll miss her but know she is with her Savior and mom up in Heaven. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord." John 3:16
Cheryl Hart-Hayford
December 15, 2013
Aunt Ruth was my Daddy's favorite Aunt. She is and will always be my favorite Great Aunt. She gave me the love of birds which I still have till this day. Aunt Ruth is a wonderful woman and a woman of many hats.
May she have peace and know she is loved. Cheryl (Hart) Hayford
Charlie DeWeese
December 12, 2013
What a wonderful lady! We met Ruth shortly after we moved to town 20 years ago. What a wonderful cheerful disposition. It was always fun to see her out walking in her reflective vest early in the morning, and just amazing to see her riding a motorcycle, which she did at least until age 80!
Ruth and Betty Banker 2006
Norm and Anita Ericson
December 12, 2013
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Aunt Ruth and Michele (photo by George) March 2012
Michele (Hart) Mabee
December 9, 2013
When I as abou 8 years old,Aunt Ruth taught me how to swim! I'll never forget that.Much more recently, a little over a year ago, my brother, George, when our mother, Paulette Hart, was ailing in a Torrington healthcare facilit, and I got to spend a couple of days with Aunt Ruth, and we both were so thankful we had that chance. What a fun, upbeat, selfless lady. May she rest in peace. Michele (Hart) Mabee
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