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Ruth Colby Obituary
Her husband, Harold J. Colby, died in 1997. Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Williams and brother, William Wheeler. "Grammie" will be missed by her son, Harold "Skip" J. Colby Jr. and his wife Nancy; grandsons, Harold "Jamie" J. Colby III, his wife Tracy and their son Gavin, Seth H. Colby, his wife Jodi and their daughter Kaitlyn, and Nathan Z. Colby all of Shrewsbury. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a Paton School Crossing Guard and the Warden for precinct 6 for many years. She was involved in many organizations including the Artemas Ward (Stella) Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Shrewsbury Women's Club, Shrewsbury Historical Society, International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, Boy Scouts of America (Den Mother) and The Shrewsbury Players Guild.
Ruth was known for her wonderful cooking and baking skills which began with feeding the farmhands on her father's farm in Wisconsin. Ruth was the cook at Camp Marion (Campfire camp) in Sutton for many years. She shared her love of cooking with her daughter-in-law, Nancy and her three grandsons.
Donations may be made in memory of Ruth to the Music Fund of the First Congregational Church, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. A graveside service will be held for the family at Mountain View Cemetery. Howard C. Allen Funeral Home is directing arrangements.
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Dave Whigham
September 14, 2017
I got to know Ruth and family long ago. Used to visit them in Shrewsbury and they would return the visit to Barre. Me and my brothers were young then and enjoyed the visit with Skip and family.
My mom got to know them when she was in the hospital delivering Skip and my youngest brother. Just recently they came to mind and was not aware of her passing. My condolences to Skip for both his parents passing.
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