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Ruth Card Obituary
Born in Exeter, R.I. on March 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Barber) Lewis.
Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hope Valley.
She will be remembered for her love of sewing, cooking and caring for others.
Besides her husband, she will be sadly missed by her children; Jim Card and his wife, Sally of Florida and Cheryl Card of Derry NH. She was the loving grandmother of four and great grandmother of one. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Nancy Hinchliffe of Wyoming, R.I. and brother-in-law, John Card of Rockville. She was the sister of the late Lester Lewis.
Funeral service will be held Monday, at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Hope Valley, 1059 Main St., Hope Valley, R.I. Calling hours, Sunday, from 2-5 p.m., at the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, 3A Bank St., Hope Valley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hope Valley Ambulance Corp., PO Box 326, Hope Valley, R.I. 02832.
Online condolence; www.averyfuneralhome.com
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Gayle Ashworth
August 16, 2014
Mr. Card, Cheryl and Jim Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will always remember growing up with Cheryl in school, church, and 4-H and having Mrs. Card involved in so much. Carl and Gayle (Kenney) Ashworth
Nancy and Roger Wendt
August 16, 2014
Ruth was such a loving and hospitable woman. We spent many wonderful hours together over the years. She will be missed. But we know she is with the Lord and we will see her again!
Esta Kieon
August 16, 2014
Mrs Card was a sweet and kind woman . Her family was her world , especially her daughter Cherrl they were "Best Friends " . My thoughts and prayers are with all the family ...
Ann (Lewis) (Kenyon) Maher
August 15, 2014
My Aunt Ruth was a very special lady, and we will all miss her. Love and condolences to the whole family.
Suzanne Flint
August 14, 2014
family of Ruth, sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and a friend.
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