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1952
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2017
Ruth Baker Obituary
She was born at Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, MA on August 15, 1952 and was raised in Northfield, MA. She served in the Army and was stationed in California and Colorado. Ruth Ann also lived in Illinois before moving to Northport, NY.
Ruth Ann was employed by Lufthansa German Airlines as a Human Resources and Benefits manager for many years. She loved her family, travel, and was passionate about quilting. While living in Illinois, she was a member of the weaver's guild. Ruth Ann was always a good friend and willing to help anyone. She will be deeply missed.
Ruth Ann was predeceased by her parents Mary E. Rice of Northfield, MA and Willard R. Boutwell of Greenfield, MA.
She leaves behind her loving life partner, Michael Neumann; her sisters Deborah (Boutwell) Moran, Kingston, NH and Michelle (Rice) Estabrook, Northfield, MA. Her brothers Douglas Boutwell, Deerfield, NH; Roger Boutwell, Greenfield, MA; and Steven Boutwell, Ponchatoula, LA. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Private services to be held following cremation.
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Lyn Johnston
April 24, 2023
I am late with my condolences for my dear friend, Ruth Ann. I lost touch with her; I had missed her sweet nature all these years. I just this moment found her obituary online, that this world had lost such a precious soul too early. She was a genuine friend to me and got me into horseback riding in our early 20´s.
My sincere condolences to all her family. My dear friend Ruthie, you make where you are a sweeter and better place. I hope I am honored to see you when I make my own journey home. I will continue to miss you until then.
MaryLouise Fuelling
June 27, 2017
Ruth Ann will be missed by all who knew her. This may be trite but so very true. My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and co-workers.
June 27, 2017
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Ruth during this difficult time. I pray that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you the same comfort it has brought me. Such beautiful promises give hope, and that hope can be so consoling at times like these.
Lorrie Stearns Proal
June 20, 2017
I grew up with Ruthie. She was my neighbor and we went through elementary school, high school and college together. We were best friends and recently connected by email when her Mom passed and caught up on each other. She was so excited about the land they recently bought in Maine and the plans to build a house. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. She will be missed.
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Bea Edwards
June 20, 2017
Sister of my heart, I will miss you so! We met over thirty years ago and immediately were best friends. We had some grand travel adventures together....through life and foreign countries. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Joanne Garland
June 20, 2017
So sorry to hear this. Ruthie and I worked together on the assembly line at Ingersoll Rand (Millers Falls Tool Company) and took some grand vacations together. Once we took off for a long weekend in Bermuda, tooling around on motorbikes by day and going disco dancing by night. Later that year we flew to Scotland, rented a car, and did a grand tour of the U.K. , from Iona, Loch Ness, and Inverness, to Edinburgh and London. Her sense of adventure balanced my own native caution, and she would prod me to do such things as hop on a London bus at night and see where it would take us. We traveled easily together. Over the years we fell out of touch. I'm happy to know that she enjoyed a fulfilling life. My condolences to all who knew her. I have only happy memories of Ruthie.
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