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Ruth Murray Obituary
88, passed away June 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Murray. Born in Decatur, IL she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Butts.
Ruth and Arthur moved from the Midwest to East Greenwich in 1970. She was a graduate of Millikin University and received her Master's Degree form URI. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and PEO.
Ruth worked as the activities director at East Bay Manor for several years. In 1987 she began her very successful second career as a real estate agent retiring in 2012.
She was a ferocious lifelong learner and an avid reader, bridge player, golfer and love of gardening. She was a proud season ticket holder of the URI men's basketball team. But of all her interests the most important to Ruth was the love she had for her friends and family.
She is survived by two daughters, Susan M. Wilson (Rob) and Lynnet M. Alexander (John), and a brother James Butts (Peg). She was the sister of the late John Butts (Jean).
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday June 26th at 11:00 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 118 Division St., East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church Murray College Scholarship Fund or to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gray St., Providence, RI 02905.
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Joan Ferrara
April 21, 2022
To the family of Ruth Murray,
I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of this wonderful woman. My husband Russ and I enjoyed many dinners together through the years and we held Ruth in such high esteem. Please accept my deepest sympathy. God Bless
Maureen McGovern
June 21, 2021
My sincere condolences to her family. Ruth was loved and very well respected in the Real Estate community.
She was just a wonderful woman all around.
Kathleen Omicioli
June 19, 2021
Ruth was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family!
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Janet Hartman
June 19, 2021
I'm saddened to learn the news about Ruth. She was a joy to work with and a lovely woman to know. We had lots to laugh about. God bless.
Sally/ Ed Kuny
June 16, 2021
Ruthie, you were, and still are in our hearts, a beautiful person, lovely lady, and dear friend. Sally and Ed Kuny
Suzanne Costello
June 16, 2021
Dear Susan and Lynette,
I always enjoyed your mother's good sense and kind heart. My sincerest sympathies.
Mary Ruggieri
June 8, 2021
Dear friends,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of my lovely friend Ruth. She was a lovely lady who will be sadly missed. We have had fun learning about investing in our successful investment club and discussing books and life adventures in our book club. I will miss her so much,
With sympathy,
Mary Ruggieri
Robin McFall
June 8, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kate Leach
June 8, 2021
Dear Sue and family, I was so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing..She was always so kind and grounded--I didn't know she was from the Mid-West but I can see how her accent and her extra-caring was evident of that sweet part of the country! She and my mom were good pals on so many levels...neighborhood, Real Estate, gardening..She will be sorely missed from the River Farm area...She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Hugs, Kathy Leach-Viveiros and the Leach kids--Karen, Stephanie, Kevin and Jay.
Stuart A Cohen
June 8, 2021
Susan and family, I am so sad to hear of your mother's passing. I have fond memories of Mrs. Murray from growing up in River Farm. Please know you will be in the thoughts and prayers of the Cohen Family.
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