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Ruth McMenamin Obituary
Ruth P. McMenamin
Ruth P. McMenamin (age 97) died on January 19, 2024, in Montgomery Village, MD. Born Ruth M. Polcyn in Milwaukee, WI, November 23, 1926, she lived most of her life in Clinton, MD and is survived by five of her seven children, Mary McMenamin of Gaithersburg, MD, Helen McMenamin of Clinton, MD, Michael McMenamin of Laurel, MD, Dr. Patrick McMenamin (Dana) of Aiken, SC, and Maureen Edmiston (Jim) of Irwin, PA. She was predeceased by her husband Sayre McMenamin (died 1998); son John McMenamin (died 1995); and daughter Kathleen McMenamin (Ray Fletcher) (died 2016). She is survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Ruth donated her body to the State of Maryland for research purposes. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Clinton MD on April 27 at 1 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to On Our Own of Prince Georges' County, 5109 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD, 20781.
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Debbie A.
February 10, 2024
In loving memory of a truly wonderful soul!
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in eternal peace. Amen. AND during this difficult time, may almighty God continue to bless the family with his wisdom, peace and strength, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
We will love you and miss you always. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Alice Payne
January 28, 2024
I an sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I met Ruth through a "Why Catholic" prayer group. She shared her home, her belief in God and much more. I missed her once she relocated to Montgomery County--no more lunches at Joint Base Andrews.(smile)
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