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Ruth Connolly Obituary

CONNOLLY, Ruth (Quinlan) Of Needham, November 7, 2008. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Edward B. Connolly. Loving mother of Paul E. Connolly and his wife Patty of Falmouth; Richard T. Connolly and his wife Martha of Wells, ME; Christopher J. Connolly and his wife Nanette Cormier of Arlington and Edward G. Connolly and his wife Bonnie of Medfield. Dear grandmother of Casey, Meghan, James, Therese, John, Richard, Patrick, Deborah, Kyle, Abby, Sean, Norah and Dana. Proud great grandmother of nine, soon to be ten great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Theodore, Harold and Paul Quinlan. Proud graduate of Needham High School '34, where she was known as "Squeaky" Quinlan. Long time resident of Wellesley, recent resident of Needham and Medfield. Funeral from George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills, at 10AM. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Donations in lieu of flowers to Medfield Senior Center, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield, MA 02052. Ruth's interests were visiting her sons and their families, exercising, singing and current events, especially politics. For directions or to send a note of condolence www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Chris Quinlan

November 9, 2008

Auntie Ruth I am very sad that you had to leave us on earth but, I'm happy that you are now in heaven. Now you can be with your family, including my grandparents because I know how much you liked spending time with them. We all miss you very much and we all love you. When my brothers and I found out we all started crying and so did my dad and my mom. My Aunt Ro and Aunt Lil also started to cry when they found out you have left us and gone to heaven.

I love and miss you so much.

Love,

Chris

Timothy Quinlan

November 9, 2008

Auntie Ruth,

I hope God takes care of you in Heaven. I think you will be better off there because you will get to see all of your brothers, parents, and friends.
I will miss you very much.

Love, Timmy

Ted Quinlan

November 9, 2008

Auntie Ruth,

The neighborhood improved in Heaven with your arrival and the reunion with your family must be as happy as we are sad. No doubt they have missed and needed you for a long time.

You have been such a large part of so many lives teaching all the importance of love and family. You will continue to be a source of strength and inspiration.

We love you more than you realize,

Ted, Barb, Pat, Chris and Tim

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