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Ruby Minchak Obituary

MINCHAK, RUBY A. (COLLINS) 95, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Minchak. Born in Hanley, WV, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Effie (McGrew) Collins. Ruby worked in the North Kingstown High School Cafeteria until retiring, and was a member of NARF and the North Kingstown Women's Club. She leaves behind her son, Gregory J. Minchak of Richmond, RI; three daughters, Paula Campbell of Minnesota, Joanne Minchak of Florida, and Martha Minchak of Minnesota; thirteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Ruby was the mother of the late Karen Evans and Susan Minchak, both of North Kingstown, RI; sister of seven siblings. Her funeral will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 7:30 am from the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 am in St. Francis of Assisi, 128 High St., Wakefield. Burial in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation Friday, 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148, will be appreciated. For information and condolences visit: FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 8, 2015.

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William Chandler

July 10, 2015

Truly a one of a kind woman. A wise, patient, and loving person who embodied her faith. They broke the mold after Ruby.

July 10, 2015

We will always remember Aunt Ruby and all the fun Eric and I had when we visited her in Rhode Island a few years back. I know she will be miss by all. She was a wonderfunl women and we loved her so much.

RIP Aunt Ruby.

Love Glenda & Eric Qualls(Penny's son)

Greg McGehee

July 9, 2015

Will always have fond memories of Aunt Ruby and our summer get together at Nanny and Poppy's with all the family and my special trip to RI. God bless you all and much love. She will be missed and never forgotten.

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