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Ruth Ashley Obituary
She was born in Boston on May 28, 1929. She grew up in Milton, where she graduated from Milton High School. She was a graduate of Lowell State Teachers College, and earned her master's degree from Boston University.
Mrs. Ashley taught music in the Easton school system for many years. She later became a professor at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, where she was the director of the Music Education Department. She retired in 1990.
She was the director of the Handbell Choir at Saint Mark's Congregational Church in Roxbury, and was the president of the Boston Chapter of Northeasterners.
She was also the chairman of the National Constitutional Committee.
Mrs. Ashley was an avid tennis player, and enjoyed attending tournaments throughout the United States and Europe.
Besides her husband, survivors include a brother, Benjamin B. Coleman Jr. of Buzzards Bay; a sister, Carrie A. Dailey of Milton; and many nieces and nephews.
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Jim Hart
March 11, 2003
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Mrs. Ashley. Growing up in Westford, I have many fond memories of her...her music, her tennis, and just being a friend to a little kid. I will miss her so much.
Mary Beth Coleman
March 8, 2003
Dear Mr. Ashley & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I am a former student of hers going way back to her Easton days. She was the first person who sparked my interest and love of music in elementary school. Then, to my surprise, she was teaching at Lowell State when I started there in 1973. I have many fond memories of her and will always be grateful to her for teaching me the joys of music.
With my deepest sympathy,
Mary Beth Coleman
William andMildred Hart
March 7, 2003
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
William and Mildred Hart
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