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Ruth Fowler Obituary
She attended East Dorset Elementary School through the 8th grade - except the year her father was a representative to the VT Legislature when she attended a city school in Montpelier. In 1944 Ruth graduated from Burr and Burton in Manchester.
On August 30, 1944, Ruth married Robert (Bob) P. Fowler of Manchester Depot, VT. They worked together on Fowler's Poultry Farm and opened a successful store - the Poultry Nook - making chicken pies, bar-b-qing broilers, and selling eggs by the case. Ruth spent decades teaching and caring for children. First as a private kindergarten teacher in her home, then as a teacher's assistant at Manchester Elementary School, and lastly caring for young children for area families. She and Bob later moved to Bradford VT to be nearer to family, where she continued caring for children, but this time they were her grandchildren. She spent the last several years living with Roger and Tina in NC where she enjoyed getting to know her other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ruth was a member of the West Newbury Congregational Church, the Connecticut Valley Swingers Western Square Dance Club, Rondo Club, and the Ormsby and Oxbow chapters of the DAR.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bob, with whom she spent 74 happy years, and their daughter, Trudy Fadden. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Tina of Apex, North Carolina, two grandsons, two granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The committal service for both Ruth and Bob will be at the South Village Cemetery in East Dorset on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11 am. A gathering for a light lunch will follow directly after the service at the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Church St, Dorset, VT. If desired a remembrance of Ruth may be made to the Ormsby Chapter, DAR c/o Debbie McPherson PO Box 1978 Manchester Center, VT 05255
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Heidi Tufts Zandy
January 22, 2025
Many fond memories of Bob and Ruth. My father was the minister in the East Dorset Church they attended and I lived near them in Manchester, so Bob was my mailman and I house and animal sat for them a couple of times. We missed them when they moved to Bradford.
Gaurang Master
October 20, 2024
In the Fall of 1967, I lived in International House in New York City. The I-House had a program for international students to visit with families in Manchester, Vermont during the Christmas Holiday. I was fortunate to be the house guest of Bob and Ruth Fowler. They were very welcoming and we made friends right away.
Ruth was a very gracious host and made me very comfortable in my first experience in living with an American Family. She even allowed me to smoke in their house though no one in the family smoked!! Later, when I quit smoking, I realized how accommodating and tolerant she was.
After, I got married, my wife and I visited the Fowlers a number of times in Manchester. And, they also visited us, whenever they came to New York City.
We were very fortunate that the Fowlers were able to our daughter's wedding in New Jersey.
After Bob, passed away, we kept in touch with Ruth. She was such a gentle soul.
I am very sad to hear about her passing and will cherish the wonderful memories of my time with her family.
Gaurang Master
Julanne Sharrow
October 20, 2024
I met Ruth thru DAR, she was the State Treasurer at the time, what good times we had at meetings. Even after she moved to Bradford, we stayed in touch. For years, she and Bob volunteered at the VA Hospital in WRJ, even taking a taxi when neither felt fit to drive, now that's dedication!
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