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RUTH PHIPPS Obituary

PHIPPS, Ruth E. (Berry) 92, died peacefully at her home on November 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul M. Phipps, who died in December 2012. They were married for 69 years. She is survived by her sons Robert and his wife Nancy of Sutton, and Richard of Myanmar. She also leaves her grandchildren Todd Phipps and his wife Val of Holden, Tanya Payne and her husband Alvin of Holliston, Suzanne Myers and her husband Joseph of Merrimack, NH, Megan Majeran and her husband Eric of Taunton, Michael Phipps and his wife Danielle of Wareham, and Avery Phipps of Myanmar. In addition, she leaves four great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son Ronald, who died in 1974. Ruth enjoyed many wonderful trips with her husband to Bermuda, Europe, Canada, Hawaii and Scotland. She, along with her family, spent many happy summers at their cottage on Cape Cod. More than anything, she cherished the time she shared with her family and friends. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, HOPKINTON. Donations in Ruth's name may be made to the Baypath Humane Society, 5 Rafferty Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2013.

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Brian Woods

November 6, 2013

Rob and family
Our condolences from our family to yours.mucjh love and peace.
Brian &MaryEllen

Carol (Mason) Harvey

November 5, 2013

Rob and Ricky,
Sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Your parents were kind and caring neighbors. My condolences.

November 4, 2013

You know how much I would like to be with all of you now - I feel like part of me has gone. She was more than an aunt; an older sister would be be more accurate.

My love and blessings, Pat

Cheryl Hitchings

November 3, 2013

Robbie and Ricky, sorry for your loss.Fond memories of oth your parents.

ken king

November 3, 2013

Sorry to hear of your mothers' passing.

Jude Lyons Gonsalves

November 3, 2013

So many memories of Ruth and Paul throughout my life, even more when our mother Marion Lyons married Paul's brother, Bun Cousins. My sister, Eileen, and I took a reminiscence drive all through town yesterday, seeing the yellow homestead and office on Main St., the older Phipps house across from Pinchy's that is now a Thai restaurant! Then to Evergreen Cemetary to visit Mom and Bun at their grave and wandering around seeing oh so many from our past. We stopped at the various Phipps graves and talked about Paul and Ronnie, having no idea at the time that Ruth had died the day before.
Our thoughts are with you, Rob and Nancy, Rick and all the grand kids. What a gift you gave her that she was able to die at home.

Bill Kenney

November 3, 2013

May God bless Ruth Phipps. My thoughts and prayers are with the Phipps family.

Helene Paradis Matyi

November 3, 2013

Love and prayers to a wonderful family. May your many memories bring you peace.

Bob Keith

November 3, 2013

Rob and Rick. Was so sad when Mom called me last night to tell me the news!!! I always felt like brother number 4 when I was with your folks. My condolences to your family...

Nancy Ring

November 3, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. She will be greatly missed!!

Leona Paradis/Montville

November 3, 2013

Saddened to read about your' mom's passing, may she rest in peace, and may you all find peace at this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

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