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Ruth Kelly-Shea Obituary

Of Malden, April l9, formerly of Somerville. Wife of William Shea. Mother of Dawn Figueroa and Walter Bachelder Jr. Step-Mother of Nicole Kelly. Daughter of Ruth and the late Francis O'Brien. Sister of Marietta Laroche, Francis Lambert, and Patricia and Debra O'Brien and the late Mary Ott and Thomas Lambert. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., Cambridge, Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church in Somerville at 11 am. Visiting Hours Thursday 9 to 10:30 am.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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PATTY O'BRIEN

April 23, 2008

SISTER I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH IT MAKES ME VERY SAD THAT YOU WON'T BE HERE ANYMORE,BUT I KNOW YOU WOULD RATHER SEE ME REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD AND HAPPY TIMES WE SHARED TOGETHER ALONG WITH OUR OTHER SISTERS AND BROTHERS WE SHARED ALOT OF THEM.I ALSO REMEMBER HOW YOU ALWAYS WAS THERE FOR ME IN TIME OF NEED AND ALWAYS TRY TO PROTECT ME WHEN NEEDED TO. YOU WERE A GENTLE, LOVING, AND BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS NO MATTER WHAT LOVE YOU SISTER NOW YOU ARE WITH MARY AND TOM LOVE PATTY

Thomas Lambert

April 23, 2008

Dear Aunty Ruthy
You will always be missed but never forgotten. I love you and miss you.

Tiffany Blais

April 23, 2008

Auntie Ruthie <3 you were always my favorite auntie!! your smile was contagious and you always were so good at giving me advice, I could tell you anything. My memories are full of fun times with you and no matter what I can always hear your voice "Tiffy My Iffy". I Love You and you're with me forever.

Judi Shea

April 23, 2008

Cousin Ruthie! I'll never forget the good times with Jessie and Susan at MC, when life was a time we all had more to laugh about. RIP Judi Johnson-Shea

Joyce Devereaux & Family

April 23, 2008

To all of you we are deeply sorry for your loss
Rest in peace dear Ruthie
God bless you all.
Much Love always

Carroll Family

April 23, 2008

We had a lot of good times with Ruthy, our family and hers were and still are very close and we truly are going to miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Always
The Carroll Girls

Dottie Cassesso

April 23, 2008

My Dearest Friend,

When I think of you I see your face so kind and loving, always with a smile that says
I’m happy to see you. I’ll always admire your quite strength and commitment and most
Of all your love you gave to your family and friends. Always giving more of Ruthie in the most generous ways a person can give.

You were a wonderful friend and I’ll think of you and miss always.


Love,

Dottie Cassesso (Goode)

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