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Susan
October 25, 2021
Hi mom, it´s me! Been a long time since I´ve done this but I´m hurting your loss. I miss you so much mom and my heart will never be the same. Lost my only best friend and it´s not fair. Our PCP was taking about you the other day and said Ruth was a special person and not another like her. I think of you daily and it´s hard
Miss you a lot mom
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
HI Mom,
Its been a long time since Ive been on your page. I am writing Christmas cards and I tried to google Ruthann's address and your Legacy page came up. I guess you are with us right now.
Riley has asked me many times to go visit you because we talk about you often. She just took 2 of your jewelry boxes out of your box and put them in her bedroom. There's a picture of you on her bureau and always has been since she was born.
Nichole and Tess are doing awesome. They both graduated college and I know you would be so proud of them. You were always part of their life and they have beautiful memories with you.
THank you for showing me a sign right now that you are with us.
Merry Christmas Mom
We love you and miss you xoxox
December 12, 2016
Hi Mom,
Its been a long time since I've been on your page....im sorry.... it's almost Christmas and I was just trying to google Ruthann's home address and when I put her name in, your Legacy popped up. Its been 8 long years and I still think of you all the time. Riley has asked me many times to go see you and I think she's old enough now to do that. We all talk about you all the time and I think she really wants to be part of the memories. I took her to your memory box and she took 2 of your jewelry boxes for her room. Your spirit is in my home all the time. I love you Mom and Merry Christmas xoxo please keep watching over us.
January 6, 2009
I missed you so much during the holidays and everyday... You are so special to me mom...
I MISS YOU
xoxo
December 27, 2008
Hi Mom, Im a couple of days late but haven't forgotten you for one minute...its so hard getting through these holidays without your laughter. Its just not the same anymore and never will be. Please be my guardian angel., I need you right now to guide me... LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU with all my heart....Merry Christmas
December 16, 2008
Mom
I dont' know what to say anymore but I still feel you with me all time. I miss you so much but especially around the holidays its really hard. Its almost xmas and that will be very hard.. we love you so much, susan, nichole, tess and Riley... You would have loved playing with Riley like you did with my other two...You are one of a kind mom.. and I miss you with all my heart........
November 13, 2008
I miss you...............
October 30, 2008
Mom, I cant believe it reached a year. It feels like 10 years but yet it feels like yesterday. I miss you so much and I especially miss my best friend and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I was so fortunate to have you in my life and the special bond that we had with each other. We had many many laughs together. You were an amazing woman, mother, nana, friend., YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND.. I can only hope to be like you as I live my life. Nichole and Tess miss you terribly but I just assure them that you are more at peace now and not sick. Just remember the awesome memories you have with her.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALOT MOM>>
See you soon,
:( Susan
October 27, 2008
I would have to agree with you that mama was a very special person, an unique woman with an enormous zest for life. she like to have fun, not afraid to work and a personality made from a mixture of sensibility and sincerity. It amazed me how many lives of others she could touch. Most women are overwhelmed by a few children instead she encouraged all her children on a daily basis with laughter. She kept it simple. ”This is what’s right and this is what’s wrong!” Usually, all her children reflected her quiet reserve! So again, when I think of your mama, eight children was not a big number for her because she was bigger than eight. she was a ten (10) love papa dick
October 23, 2008
Mom, Its almost a year and I cant stop thinking of a year ago and how sick you were. When I was there everyday with you, I just wanted to take your pain and tears away from you. You are so strong. I know you are at peace now but I still miss you and that will never go away. Nichole and Tess miss you ALOT and talk about you all the time .. and that's because you were such and awesome Nana to them and always made them smile. Thank you for giving them those memories Mom.
Say hi to the boys for me.....
xoxoxoxo
September 30, 2008
Miss you mom and there's not a day that goes by that we all don't think of you...Nichole & Tess talk about you alot of all the good/fun memories they've had with you... Rest in peace mom and we'll see again soon...LOVE you my best friend., Susan
September 19, 2008
Hi Mom,
I cant believe it's almost a year... This time last year you were suffering in the hospital really bad and now you are at peace. I love you and miss you so much., I miss laughing with you and having a cup of tea like we always did. Stay with us mom and keep me strong like you are. xoooxo You are my guardian angel !
August 22, 2008
Hi Mom,
I hope you enjoyed all the pics I just added... I MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW>>>> XOXOOXOX
Timmy and Riley napping together
August 21, 2008
Here's all your Grandchildren...WE MISS YOU NANA
August 21, 2008
August 21, 2008
WE LOVE YOU NANA
August 21, 2008
Ruthann and Susan at Jennifers Wedding :) xoxoxo we miss you mom... it was always the 3 of us in pictures...
August 21, 2008
Here's Jennifers Wedding :) We missed you there..
August 21, 2008
Here's Joey and Riley MOM :)
August 21, 2008
August 19, 2008
Hi Mom,
I know you are upstairs smiling because of whats going on and only you and I know what Im talking about...xoxoxo
I MISS you with all my heart and I cant wait to see you again.. Please keep shining down on us because I feel you with me all the time.
I love you my best friend
July 29, 2008
Hi Mom, Its me....and it's my birthday and I MISS YOU SO..... wish you were here to be with me...
July 27, 2008
Hi Nana, Its me Riley on a swing...wish you could be here....
July 25, 2008
Hi Nana,
This is my 8th grade graduation picture with mom... I MISS YOU , LOVE TESSIE :) XOXOXOX
July 24, 2008
Hi Mom,
I know you are watching over all of us...I feel you with me.... Please keep a special eye out on Tim & Joe right now...
They are both at my house trying to do the right thing but may need a little push from you... I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART... Love Susan, Nichole, Tess and now little Riley Ann..xoxoxoxox
July 2, 2008
LOVE YOU MOM> I MISS MY BEST FRIEND
xoxoxox
June 26, 2008
MISS YOU MOM XOXXOOXOXOXO ALWAYS
June 18, 2008
mom
how am i supposed to do this without you.... I have to live day to day because I am just devasted with out you here...Im different now...
Now I know what you said that a piece of heart was taken when the boys died...
Watch over me please......
June 13, 2008
Hi Mom,
Im at work and can't stop thinking about you...Your ALWAYS on my mind... The girls write about you all the time on class papers....
OMG Mom,,,,this is so hard not to have you here and so very sad for me....
I love you with all my heart and give the boys a hug for us again.
LOVE SUSAN, Nic, Tes, Riley
joe strunk
June 10, 2008
hi mom my chest aches my soul screams for but i know your at rest and thats all that matters
June 10, 2008
hi mom my chest is tight my soul hurts but i know you would say keep stay strong so i will missu bad
May 21, 2008
Hi Mom,
Just thinking of you....Happy Mothers Day.......I miss you so much, it's so hard day to day when I can't talk to you anymore..
Watch over me mom please and say hi to the boys for me.
TO MY NANA > LOVE ALWAYS YOUR NEW LITTLE ANGEL RILEY ANN
April 11, 2008
Hi Nana,
Im your new little angel Riley and Im 3 months today... LOVE YOU and everyone misses you...xoxoxox
April 5, 2008
hi nana,
i miss u so much. i think a out u everyday. i had a performance today. i went really well. i was on point for my dance and there were perfessionals there. i kept thinking of u. i wish u could be out in the audience watching me. i miss seeing ur smile . this past saterday my friends dad past away. i went to the wake and i cryed. i brought back so many memories. and i couldnt stop replaying those memories in my head. i love u so much nana
Susan
March 26, 2008
Mom,
I miss you so much...sometimes I just wake up crying and my eyes aren't even open yet..but I keep having dreams that are so real...You mean the world to me ... Easter dinner just wasn't the same without you... and never will be.. We all think about you all the time
March 25, 2008
Hi Mom,
Just thinking about you. It has been a rough few months since your passing. Everytime I wante to give up I thought of how strong you were and I made it threw. Thanks for the lessons in never giving up. Say Hi to the boys for me. See you soon.
Tim
Happy Easter Nana---- Love Riley
March 17, 2008
March 17, 2008
Hi Mom,
Just thinking of you as usual... I had a dream the other night that you called me on the phone and we were having a conversation... it was so real and awesome...
I took Nichole, Tess & Riley to the cemetary on your bday to see you... We love you and miss you ALWAYS>>>> xoxoxox
March 3, 2008
Hi Mom,
Happy 75th Birthday... I miss you so... I know that you are watching over me smiling down on us. Riley's almost 2 months now and I wish you were here to enjoy her with me. I miss that and your laughter you've brought me.
You always had a smile on your face and it made other people smile.
I love you mom and miss you with all my heart... Im just not the same anymore without you... Watch over us...
March 2, 2008
hi nana. i miss you so muchh youve been on my mind soo much these past couple of days. tomorows your birthday and i wish you were here to celebrate like we always used to . you always had cupcakes or the mini cakes you always used to get at johnnys foodmaster. you loved those. i was in brothers the other day and it made me think of you so much becuase we always used to go there together to get lunch during the week. i miss our little lunch dates and everything we used to do. we always used to go to the irish cafe or brothers and get beef stew together. rileys so cute. you would love her. i remember when you used to babysit me when i was little. we had the funnest times together. you dont even know how much i miss you nana. i wish you were still here. but i know you arent. ill see you up there though. say hello to uncle jimmy dougie and dennis for me and grandpa. i miss you so much. happy birthday tomorrow <3 love youu! <3
January 25, 2008
Hi Mom,
I miss you so much..... I wish you were her to enjoy Riley with me. She's 2 weeks today and adorable... It just keeps reminding me on how much you enjoyed being with Nichole and Tess when they were that age... By the way., they are really loving her and so good with her.. I miss you mom ALWAYS>>>>>>
December 29, 2007
Hi Mom,
Just thinking of you as always. I took the girls to the cemetary the day after xmas and put some beautiful flowers there. We all miss you so much. The girls had a hard time xmas eve because you've always slept over for the past 16 years to watch the girls open gifts. Miss you so much Mom...my best friend is gone and that's really really hard ...Thank you for being everything to me...
Tess Brooks
December 25, 2007
hi nana, i miss you soo much and these past couple of days have been so hard. were all thinking of you always and christmas today was so hard without you. just to know it was a year ago that you slept over christmas eve and opened presents with everyone. we got a new puppy! her name is lucy. you would have loved herr shes so cute. not a day has gone by without you being in my thoughts, but there always good thoughts and i like them. i never want the feelings and thoughts to go away. baby riley is doing well , its almost time for her to come. i know it will be hard for mom not to have you with her and help and babysit like you used to but she will have us and we will stick together as a family. right now im wearing your necklace and i wear something of yours everyday<3. i love you soooo muchhhh and miss you tonsss <3
love always,
Tessie
December 19, 2007
I miss you so much Mom.. give the boys a kiss for me.
xoxoxo
December 7, 2007
I had a dream about you lastnight. It was so real and then I wake up and reality sets in... I miss you mom sososos much....I can't believe your gone
November 26, 2007
Hi Mom,
Just wanted to say hi to you...I miss you.....................
The whole family was together for Thanksgiving... we did that for you because I know how important it was for you to have us all together...but I missed you being there ..it wasn't the same...
I had my shower yesterday and again..missed you so much .... I wish you were there to open gifts and see the smile on your face.. I love you mom... xooxxo
Tess Brooks
November 24, 2007
hi nana, i havent written in a while and these past couple of days youve been on my mind a lot. it was hard going to aunties without you this year i remember we always used to pick you up and bring you with us and the whole family was together. this year alicia wasnt there because she went to new york with her grandpa so i was all alonee. mom and johnny got a new puppy recently and shes adorable! i wish you were here to see her! your always in my thoughts every day and i wear your ring constantly. i love you soooo muchhh and miss you tons!<3
November 20, 2007
Miss you... We'll all be thinking of you at Thanksgiving... It's not going to be the same driving out to Ruthanns without you...
Love you Mom
xoxoxox
Trisha Penta
November 19, 2007
To All of Ruth's Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I got to know Ruth in the last 2 yrs as her visiting nurse and grew to love her sense of humor. Many times we sat and talked about her own losses in life and how hard it was to go on, but she was a pillar of strength. I am shocked to hear of her passing, and am so sorry for her entire family. She will be forever remembered. She was a great Lady!!!
Trisha Penta
Susan
November 12, 2007
Hi Mom,
Just thinking of you.... Wish you were here with me. The girls really miss you alot. You were the best nana anyone could have. Tess was talking about how you played shoe store with her when she slept over your house becuase you had soooo many shoes...
And Nichole was eating french fries and it reminded her of you , she said Nana never ate the ends of fries... I know you are resting now and that's comforting to me.
I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART xoxoxoxo Just 9 weeks left for baby Rylee to be here... :)
Dawn & Annie
November 5, 2007
What a great Woman! Ruth, you'll be missed - you meant so much to so many, especially Susan and the girls! What a great Mom and Grandmother you were to them!
I'll never forget the smile and touch you gave me when I came into the halls...Thanks for your warmth!
Rest in peace - You deserve it!!
All my love to you Susan, Nichole, Tess, Johnny and Ruth.
November 5, 2007
I can't stop thinking about you.. Help me through this mom
Bobby Brooks
November 5, 2007
Rest Ruth Rest. You deserve to rest with the best. Everyone will miss you and the joy you brought to peoples lives and faces. Nichole and Tess will always remember how wonderful you were to them as will I. Thank you for You! You and my mom can laugh at all of us together. Give her a kiss and a hug for me. God Bless you!
November 3, 2007
Mom,
I miss you so much! I want to call your machine just to listen to your voice again. Please stay with me and give the boys a big hug for me. Love you and miss all of you but I know that you are together right now and that's why your heart was aching so long .. you missed your boys..
I love you Mom, Doug, Jim, Dennis. xoxo
Susan
November 2, 2007
Mom,
It's 5:00 the day of your funeral and I dont know what to say! Your wake and funeral was beautiful and you had sososos many people that loved you there. You are really going to be missed!! My heart aches so much just not being able to call you and talk ., you were always there for me no matter what we were talking about and I am so blessed to have your genes.. The girls miss you terribly but I know you are watching over them always.
Baby Rylee is doing okay and I cant wait to tell her what a wonderful Nana you were. Thank you Mom for everything in life. I LOVE YOU .. keep me strong Mom..just like you!!
Suzanne Hill
November 1, 2007
Bob, Ellen and boys - My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I remember your Mom/Gramdmother so well at Ocean Park. She loved being near the ocean and her family. What a beautiful picture of her you have chosen -
Tess Brooks
November 1, 2007
nana, were all here for you today, its going to be roughh but we can get through it. were leaving in a few to go to your wake, i wish we didnt have to go at all i wish none of this was happeningg but i know ill see you later on in life. i cant wait to see you. but i wish it wasnt the last time for a realling long time, i miss you soo muchhh but i know your now my little gardian angell and youll watch over me. your in my thoughts every day and i love you soo much. see you soon<3
i miss you and love you<3
love, Tess<3
Lisa Strunk
November 1, 2007
My "Marie". I will miss you greatly. You were an amazing woman who always managed to accomplish the unimaginable. You had an amazing stregth. I'll miss the Thanksgiving cooking lessons. Most of all I'll miss your laughter.
The kids and I will miss you very much. You'll always be in our hearts.
Danielle Rathburn (Johnson)
October 31, 2007
Nana, You will be missed by all of us grandchildren. You always had a smile on your face and knew how to get us to laugh. I am glad i got to see you for a few days last month. You may not of known it but still im glad i got to see you! You were such a strong woman and taught me, to keep pushing through the hard times, and never give up just by watching you go through all that you did. I wish that i could be at your funeral. It hurts me so much that i cant be there. You will always be in my thoughts and dreams. Miss you and love you.
"Ill meet you at the Gates"
Stacy
October 31, 2007
Susan, John and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you find peace in knowing that she will be with you always.
Love
Cathy & Jimmy Olson
October 31, 2007
We send our sympathy and love to you all. Susan we both loved your Mother and we will miss her. She was quite a power of example. I will always remember her laugh. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Love,
Tess Brooks
October 31, 2007
Nana. my fox,
i miss you more and more each day and your always on my mindd. i remember all of our trips shoppingg and downtown melrose for blts :] i miss you so much and ill never everrr forget the memories we shared. there were so many great ones like when we had sleepovers and everything in the world. you taught me so much in life and ill never forget anythingg. you were a wonderful woman,grandmother,mother,and sister. ill miss you so much, watch over me you fox. miss you and love youu
love always, tess<3
Jen Siraco
October 31, 2007
Nana,
I will really miss you. You are such an example of strength. You overcame so much in your life and I think it's really amazing. I'll always remember all the times you've made me laugh. I wish you could be at my wedding, but I know you will be there in spirit. I love you and will miss you very much.
John Peltier
October 31, 2007
My deepest heartfelt feelings to all of Ruth's family and friends. And to my wife Susan, Nichole and Tess "All of my love and Support". Ruth was an awesome Lady with a HUGE heart and a great sense of humor. Oh yeah and - a great shopper (bananas) - Love Johnny
Susan
October 31, 2007
Mom,
It's only been 4 days since I've seen you and talked to you but it seems like forever already. I am going to miss laughing with you. You are an incredible woman and now I know where I get my strength from.
I also know that you are with the boys now that we've all missed so much. Nichole and Tess know that you are at peace now and not in pain anymore. Your services are tomorrow and I cant wait to see you one more time.. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER!!!
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