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Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - March 11, 2008
Ruth A. Stainton March 9, 2008
Ruth A. Stainton, 87, former resident of Pulaski and St. Camillus Health Center, passed away March 9, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Stainton Sr., loving mother of Christine Dearlove (Thomas), Nancy Conti (Harold Jr.) and Robert Stainton Jr. (Deborah); she is also survived by eight grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; her sister, Lois J. Harris; and a large extended family.
After 30+ years with Carrier Corp., Ruth retired as an administrative assistant to pursue her dream of becoming a world traveler. She was an active club member and officer in many organizations, among which were the National Secretaries of America, Federated Garden Clubs, Carrier Women’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi and many area national and international quilting groups. Ruth enjoyed gardening and was proud of her many blue ribbons for floral arranging earned at both local and New York State fairs. A lecturer, editor and student, Ruth took classes in Canada, Alaska, AZ, RI, MI, England, Scotland and Ireland. She visited all the continents and is quoted as saying: “I’ve had an interesting and enjoyable life.”
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Welter-Price Funeral Home, Inc. Spring burial will take place in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, NY. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 2649 James St.
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1920 - 2008 (87 years)
d. Jun 1985, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA