Miriam K. (Fried) Baldwin 80, of Franklin, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday September 19, 2014 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in Worcester, following a brief illness. Born May 18, 1934 in Allentown, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Forrest and Evelyn Fried, she was a resident of Franklin for over 35 years and was a former resident of Medfield. She was raised and educated in Allentown, and was a graduate of Kutztown College, where she received her teaching degree. Miriam was an elementary school teacher in the Town of Medfield for over 30 years, and taught 1st, 4th and 5th grades at the Dale Street School. Miriam enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren, the Red Hat and Warm Puppies clubs and the Franklin Senior Center, as well as traveling, reading and going to movies. After retiring she spent winters at her home in Dunedin, Florida where she was a member of the West Wind Senior Park. She is survived by her children, Brian P. Abernethy and his wife Cheryl of Bellingham and Lee Abernethy of Sugar Hill, Georgia, her grandchildren, Cory Abernethy and his fianc Dana, Ashley Abernethy and her fianc Manny and Jared Abernethy, Sheri-Lee Griffin, Chelsea Griffin and Ryan Griffin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday Sept. 25th, at 1PM in the Franklin Federated Church 171 Main St. Franklin. Her interment at Ziegels Union Cemetery in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania will be on Friday at 1pm. Calling hours are Thursday at the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin from 10:30AM-12:30PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be sent to the American Heart Association PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005. Guestbook/directions www.oetrifuneralhome.com
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I am Dick Ruede's 2nd daughter. I would like to offer a few words of comfort to Miss Miriam's Family, although nothing can fill the void that is left in your lives by her absence on this earth. She and I spoke many times of God's love for us and the gift He gave us of life with Him forever through His Son, Jesus. She loved Jesus in this life so we can know she is loving Him now in this next life. Waiting for us, she is dancing, laughing and singing, no doubt. She is a sweetheart. I miss her and I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Kaye Jones
October 3, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Mariam's family. We will truly miss our next door neighbor and one of the good people of her Florida neighborhood. She was one of the great people of the neighborhood, one that was always cheerful and friendly. George and Jeanie Hubert
September 27, 2014
I will truly miss your mother. I am a member of the warm puppies and I have many happy memories of her. She was always there for me. I sat with her at church and we had many talks and she always check in on me and always wanted to know what was going on in my life. She will be missed by us all. Know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Julia Cribby
September 26, 2014
We are very sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one and hope you can take comfort in Jesus promise of a ressurection in John 4:28 & 29.
September 26, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Mother. Miriam was a delightful woman who brought smiles to so many in our community. We will miss her biking by our house and seeing her at all the many functions. She will truly be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony & Cathy D'Amato
Tony & Cathy D'Amato
September 24, 2014
To the family: My sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this most difficult time...Psalms 25:16,17.
September 24, 2014
Miriam was a special lady. She was always smiling and we loved seeing her and Dick on their daily golf cart rides through our Fl community and visits to our home in Mass. She had a heart of gold and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Don and Rose Sullivan
September 24, 2014
Miriam was a great companion to my grandfather Dick Ruede. My grandpa cherished the time he had with her and when apart they kept in contact with (many) daily phone calls. I was lucky to meet her on several occasions. She will be missed dearly by my grandpa as well as his family.
Lindsey Thomas
September 23, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy to Dick at this sad time for him. Keeping them both in my prayers today.
Monica Hommerding
September 23, 2014
She was a special friend and helper to my father, Richard Ruede for the last 9 years. She was a wonderful person with a big heart and my father, as well as his whole family, loved her and will miss her very much.
Linda Ruede Cossel
September 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time! Mim will be truly missed! We loved always seeing her at games cheering the kids on! Love you guys, we are always here for you! The Booth Family
Jeanne Booth
September 23, 2014
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