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Ruth Allan Obituary

Ruth E. (Clark) Allan, 86, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 in UMass Memorial Hospital. Her husband William Allan Jr. died in 2001.

She leaves a son, William H. Allan of Eastham, MA; a daughter, Judith E. Allan of Spencer; and a granddaughter, Lisa A. Aronson of Higganum, CT.

Ruth was born in Dorchester, MA the daughter of Henry S. & Grace H. (Hunter) Clark and has lived in Spencer since 1983, formerly of Sharon, MA. She worked as a Registered Nurse at McLean Hospital in Waverly, MA and later for Foxboro State Hospital until she retired in 1964. Ruth had a great love for the beauty of nature and was a member of the Spencer Garden Club. She will be sadly missed by her family she loved so much.

A graveside service for Ruth will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Pine Grove Cemetery in Spencer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St., Worcester, MA 01609. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St. is directing arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 6, 2007.

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