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Ruth (Barnes) Moynihan
August 19, 1933 ~ October 1, 2018 (age 85) 85 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Katie Glockner Seymour
October 12, 2018 2:23 PM
I send Ted, Brenda, Alison, Liam, Galen, Siobhan, and all your dear family my deepest sympathy on the passing of your remarkable mother and grandmother. The obituary was extraordinary and I was pleased to learn more about the matriarch of your grand family. May her memory always be a blessing to each of you. With so much love,
Katie
Katie
Message from Jessica Nieves
October 8, 2018 8:32 PM
Words can't express how sadden I am to hear about your loss. I was your mother's caregiver for short period ( Home Instead) but in the little time I knew your mother she was always kind and very sweet.I will never forget the time I helped her organize her millions of greeting cards that she collected throughout the years( she was very happy) I shall never forget her and the conversations we shared and the advice she gave to me to continue school...college. she will be very missed.. sending my prayers to the Moynihan's Family
Message from Patty Tanaka
October 8, 2018 7:46 PM
Bill and family
My sympathy to you all. Since I lost my John to ALS I know how hard it is on the whole family. I like to remember a lunch with your parents, Joann and Bob Hanson. Joann and I had a great time talking about that time.
My sympathy to you all. Since I lost my John to ALS I know how hard it is on the whole family. I like to remember a lunch with your parents, Joann and Bob Hanson. Joann and I had a great time talking about that time.
Message from Department of History, Yale University
October 5, 2018 8:48 PM
We send our sympathy to the family of Ruth Barnes Moynihan, who earned her Ph.D. in our department in 1979.
Message from The Forand's
October 5, 2018 8:47 AM
Neil and family we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Prayers and thoughts with you all.
Message from Bruce and Sue Burchsted
October 5, 2018 8:12 AM
Ruth, We are honored to have know you as a champion of just causes. “Well done, good and faithful servant”. May your family and friends be consoled, knowing that you have earned this lasting and peaceful rest.
Message from Joanne Cichocki
October 4, 2018 6:46 PM
Dear Bill and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful soul. Ruth was an advocate for all who were in need! Many of my days at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel I would see Ruth campaigning for a great cause! I just loved her fortitude and she would not take no for an answer. She was a loving and giving person.
Joanne Cichocki
I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful soul. Ruth was an advocate for all who were in need! Many of my days at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel I would see Ruth campaigning for a great cause! I just loved her fortitude and she would not take no for an answer. She was a loving and giving person.
Joanne Cichocki
Message from Kim Turpaud
October 4, 2018 12:27 PM
What a lovely woman Ruth was, so full of life, love and generous action! We loved her smile and laugh! She influenced so many with her loving heart and pursuit of justice. She was blessed to have such a wonderful family who surrounded her in life and death. She was loved so well. We are so thankful for the way she touched our lives. Visiting us in Colorado, was such a gift to us. We loved her. We love everyone in this beautiful Moynihan family. We miss you Aunt Ruth. Love, Kim
Message from Marianne Bees, Cambridge
October 4, 2018 10:37 AM
Dear Susan & family,
What a beautiful obituary of your mother's life. It sounds like nothing stopped her! Clearly she was so talented, giving and loving. She sounds very much like my mother who gave more of herself to others - always. I hope she is resting peacefully now in God's arms.
With love and affection,
Marianne
What a beautiful obituary of your mother's life. It sounds like nothing stopped her! Clearly she was so talented, giving and loving. She sounds very much like my mother who gave more of herself to others - always. I hope she is resting peacefully now in God's arms.
With love and affection,
Marianne
Message from Cynara Stites
October 3, 2018 1:14 PM
I am sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I knew she was a remarkable woman, but I didn't realize how remarkable she was until I read her obituary. My condolences to Ruth's family. Cynara Stites
Message from Carol Crossed
October 3, 2018 12:32 PM
Dear Elaine,
Your dear mother Ruth was on the Board of Historical Advisors of the Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, MA. I spoke multiple times with Ruth, seeking her advice on exhibits, on content for displays. She was valiant and courageous, like Susan herself.
Please accept our sympathy for your loss of your beautiful mother, Ruth.
Carol Crossed, President
Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum.
Your dear mother Ruth was on the Board of Historical Advisors of the Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, MA. I spoke multiple times with Ruth, seeking her advice on exhibits, on content for displays. She was valiant and courageous, like Susan herself.
Please accept our sympathy for your loss of your beautiful mother, Ruth.
Carol Crossed, President
Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum.
Message from Joann Niehaus Hanson
October 2, 2018 6:08 PM
Many a day I pedaled my bike to the edge of town for time with Ruth at the wonderful historic home, when we were grade school age. Out mothers were good friends. I wonder if Eunice will be able to attend services. She was my sister Jean's
age. Last time I visited Ruth we went to the old house location to see the transformation that the modern age had made. There was still an old tree standing that was significant to Ruth. I will remember our friendship always. Joann Hanson, Denton, Texas
age. Last time I visited Ruth we went to the old house location to see the transformation that the modern age had made. There was still an old tree standing that was significant to Ruth. I will remember our friendship always. Joann Hanson, Denton, Texas
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