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“My husband and I worked with Grammy Ruth at BCD. I also lived on 29 High St. She was a dear, kind, warm, and special person. Very sorry to hear of...Read More »
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1 of 9 | Posted by: deb&dan bernier-sontag - VT
“My heartfelt condolences to all of Ruth's family. There are no words to describe what a wonderful, giving, loving person Ruth was and anyone who was...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Pat Finnell - Brattleboro, VT
“Ruth was a dear friend and a wonderful lady. We shared many laughs over the years and we thoroughly enjoyed her company. She was one of a kind and...Read More »
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Irene & Roy Knight - VT
“Paula and Barbara, I remember a quiet woman. Nice to hear Ireland was her favorite. So, a little something from W.B. Yeats: "I will arise and go...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Sean M McKenzie - Burlington, VT
“Dear David and family, I was saddened to learn of the death of your Mom. I hope that you can find comfort in the good memories that you have of her...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Peggy Aldrich - VA
“Dear Curtin Family, I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Ruth was a great lady and a dear friend. She gave the best tea...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Sheri Leclaire - Brattleboro, VT
“To Ruth"s family, I am sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful kind, and giving person. I have fond memories of her. She loved to come in to the...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Dawn Lagace - Chesterfield, NH
“Hugs and love to all the family from cousin Maureen....Aunt Ruthe was forever a favorite and will be missed. So many wonderful memories through the...Read More »
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Maureen Hetzel - San Francisco, CA
“Ruth was a wonderful woman. She always was always a great friend to Kim and I am thankful for the time that she spent with the family. Whenever I...Read More »
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Ann Johnson - Brattleboro, VT
Ruth M. Curtin, 87, a resident at Vernon Hall for the past three years, formerly of 29 High Street died peacefully early Tuesday afternoon July 17, 2012 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Mrs. Curtin was born in Brattleboro on July 30, 1924 the daughter of James and Alice (Miles) Denning. She was raised and educated in Brattleboro attending Saint Michael's Parochial School and graduating with honors from Saint Michael's High School, Class of 1942. On October 5, 1946 at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church she was married to James Patrick Curtin who at the time was actively serving in the U.S. Army. For several years the couple lived in both France and Germany before returning to the United States where they settled in Burlington. Following the death of her husband on September 18, 1972 she moved back to Brattleboro and worked in early education at the Brattleboro Child Development on Western Avenue where she was fondly known as "Grammie Ruth". She retired in 1999. During her earlier years she was employed at the former Hotel Brooks and by the U.S. Selective Service Board. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter. A devout Catholic, she was a communicant at Saint Michael's Catholic Church and a former parishioner at Saint Anthony's Parish in Burlington. Among all of her travels, Mrs. Curtin's favorite destination was Ireland where she visited in 2000. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and enjoyed Irish cultural events. Survivors include, three sons, David Curtin and his wife Edna of Barnet, Timothy Curtin and his wife Gerry of Vernon and Michael Curtin and his wife Gail of Gales Ferry, CT, two daughters, Paula Tarrant and her husband David of West Newton, Mass and Barbara Curtin of Burlington. Additionally she leaves her five grandchildren, Daniel, Kevin, Meghan, Bridget and Sean, her great granddaughter Juliet and many nieces, nephews and several cousins. She was predeceased by one brother, Miles Denning; three sisters, Jane Chapman, Bunny Johnson and Sr. Barbara Denning, R.S.M.; and a granddaughter, Katie Curtin. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Anthony's Church in Burlington with Rev. Daniel Jordan, celebrant. Committal Rites and burial will follow in Resurrection Park in South Burlington where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Curtin's name may be made to St. Brigid's Kitchen 47 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301 or to the Reformer Christmas Stocking, P.O. Box 703, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0703.
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