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1929
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2013
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Ruth Fortune Obituary
She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Portsmouth, daughter of Albert and Gretchen Smith. Ruth was a graduate of Concord High School. She worked over 30 years for the State of New Hampshire and owned and operated "Ruth's Wheel of Fortune".
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Richard E. Fortune Sr. of Warner. Ruth is also survived by her three children, Richard Curtis of Concord, Thomas Curtis of Concord and Linda Fanny of Weare; and sister-in-law Barbara Smith of Penacook. She also leaves behind several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, James Curtis; and brothers, Robert and David Smith; and sister Slyvia Audet.
Graveside services will be held Friday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Sunny Plains Cemetery in Bradford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Patient Services Fund, NH Kidney Center, 248 Pleasant St., Concord, 03301.
The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered at bennettfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Fortune
4 Entries
John Audet
September 4, 2013
I light a candle for you, may your light shine upon all who love you
sheila Audet
August 28, 2013
Dear Ruth,
You will be greatly missed in John's and my lives, as well as your grandchildren, Sarah and Katie and John Tyler. You will be greatly missed by your great grandchildren Ashley and Kasia and Ryan as well.
We all are very thankful we had many happy and wonderful memorable times spent with you, and these memories we will alway's cherish forever in our heart's and soul's.
God Bless You Dear Lady, May you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.
In the sweet, precious, Holy name of Jesus Christ Our Lord And Saviour, Amen
August 28, 2013
Dear Ruth,
You will be greatly missed in John's and my lives, as well as your grandchildren, Sarah and Katie and John Tyler. You will be greatly missed by your great grandchildren Ashley and Kasia and Ryan as well.
We all are very thankful we had many happy and wonderful memorable times spent with you, and these memories we will alway's cherish forever in our heart's and soul's.
God Bless You Dear Lady, May you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.
In the sweet, precious, Holy name of Jesus Christ Our Lord And Saviour, Amen
John Audet
August 28, 2013
Goodbye Ruth, you did right to give me away. You gave me a better life then what I should have had. Thank you.
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