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RUTH DINNEEN Obituary

DINNEEN, Ruth A. (O'Brien) Of Wrentham formerly of Quincy and Dorchester died May 4, 2013 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dinneen. Loving mother of Ellen DiRenzo and her husband Tony of Norfolk. Cherished Nanny of Elizabeth Murphy and Anthony DiRennzo, III. Sister of the late Charles O'Brien, John O'Brien, Francis O'Brien, Elizabeth Slepian and Helen O'Brien. Ruth was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ruth was born and educated in Boston, she was a graduate of Mission High School. She lived in Dorchester form many years before moving to Quincy in 1997. She lived at 91 Clay Street's Senior Community in Quincy where she was very involved and made many friends. Ruth was a devoted Catholic who prayed the rosary every day. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a very kind an caring person and a loyal friend. She was a faithful listener of WBZ Radio and was an avid Red Sox fan. Most of all Ruth loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 8:30-9:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In Lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to Maples Rehab & Nursing Center, 90 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA 02093, Attn. Activities Fund. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 5 to May 6, 2013.

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Paul McGillicuddy

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Farewell to a great lady who was a pleasure to be with and retained a great sense of life and humor throughout her life.

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