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Ruth Calkins Obituary

Ruth E. Calkins, 92, formerly of Pawcatuck, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township, Pa.
She was born in Woodstock, Conn., a daughter of the late Elmer I. and Rose L. (Ludwig) Calkins.
She was a factory worker for the former Durham's Enders in Mystic. Ruth was a member of the Mystic Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sister, Muriel J. Ozanne of Center Valley, Pa.; nephews, Keith Ozanne of Center Valley, Kenneth Calkins of Connecticut and George Calkins of Old Lyme, Conn.; nieces, Pam Wohltmann of Lansdale, Pa., and Carolyn Banks of Ledyard, Conn., and several grandnieces and nephews.
Gravesite services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Allentown, Pa. Please share on-line condolences at www.stephensfuneral.com.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Oct. 20, 2008.

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