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Ruth Leyden Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony A. and Katherine (Silveira) Smith and loving step daughter of the late Milton Steiner.
Ruth was a registered nurse for over 60 years graduating from RI Hospital School of Nursing and spent much of her career at Providence Lying Inn Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter Karen R. Beard and her husband Curt of Foxboro, MA and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held of Monday at 8:45am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Traverse St., Providence. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours, Sunday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 463 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903 or Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in her memory would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Irene Coletta
October 29, 2008
Dear Karen,
I was a member of St. Pius and I went to Capital Ridge and help Father with the Mass. Your Mother also had dinners at my house several time. I am sorry I missed the obituary in the paper, but that was a bad weekend for me also as I lost my girlfriend, college classmate and sorority sister from a simple knee replacement. I just found out that she has passed away, and I searched the archives of the Journal to read the article that I missed.
Beth Vetter
October 28, 2008
Karen: My thoughts and prayers are with you a this time. I worked with your mother at W & I Hopsital/Dr. Buxton in the late 70's. She was a wonderful and caring nurse and a pleasure to work with.
Natalie Skinner
October 23, 2008
Dear Karen
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I didn't know your mom but I used to work with Thomas years ago. May God bless you and your family.
Elizabeth Benoit
October 20, 2008
Dear Karen,My husband Everett and I used to go out all the time with your mom and Ray King. She was a wonderful lady. I am so sorry.
Elizabeth (King)Benoit
Vera Buratti
October 20, 2008
Dear Karen,
I was so saddened to hear of your
mother's passing.
She was a lovely lady and I have many fond memories of her.
God Bless you and carry on in her
memory.
Love, Vera Buratti
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