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Ruth McKeon Obituary
Born in Barre, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late George J. and Alice (Green) Campbell, she lived in Cranston since 1954.
Mrs. McKeon was employed in the office of McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. for 12 years, retiring in 1972.
She was the sister of the late Russell G. Campbell, George J. Campbell, John F. Campbell, and James E. Campbell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 14, at 9 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited, and may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8-9 a.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Women's Breast Health Center, Women & Infants Hospital of RI, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905.
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Dorothy Martin
October 14, 2008
To Peggy & Family
I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at McLaughlin & Moran many years ago. She was a joy, always a lady, and a good friend.
My sympathy to you all.
Marian Parkhurst
October 13, 2008
Everyone should be so lucky to have an Auntie Ruth. A truly lovely lady!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,
The Parkhurst's
Aunt Ruth, September 1999. She will always hold a special place in our hearts!
October 13, 2008
Christine Lopes
October 12, 2008
Knowing and spending time with Aunt Ruth was always a pleasure. Her kindness, class and words of wisdom touched so many people. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with all of the people closest to her. She will be sorely missed. God Bless. Christine Lopes
Jennifer Thayer
October 12, 2008
Ruth was a beautiful woman, in every essence of the word. Always met by her beautiful smile and warm regards, she will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers to her closest friends and relatives. God Bless.
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