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Ruth Shaffman Obituary

Of W. Newton, formerly of Waltham. Entered into Rest Feb 27. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother of Arthur Shaffman & his wife Diana Troik of Camarillo, CA & Sedona, AZ & Marjorie Charron & her husband Ted of Weston, CT and NYC. Cherished grandmother of Aurora & Lauri. Loving sister of Stanley Shapiro of Roseville, CA & the sister of Hannah Handel & Celia Schultz. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Newton on Wed, March 2 at 1 PM. Memorial Observance thru Friday afternoon at her late residence. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 310 Allston St, Brighton, MA 02135. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 1, 2005.

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Marty Browne

March 3, 2005

Dear Art and Diana and the rest of your family.



You have my condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.

May you always have happy memories of your days with her.

Marty Browne

susan steigman

March 1, 2005

marjorie sue,



i was so sorry to hear about ruthie...she was one great lady and i, of course have many fond memories of her and harry at their home.



my thoughts are with you and your family and i will see you at some point during the week.



love from your old friend susie

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