Sutton
Ruth (Shaw) Putnam 97, of Century Farm Rd., passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville, just one day before her 98th birthday.
Her husband of 51 years, David T. Putnam died in 1989. She was also preceded in death by a son; David J. "Pudgy" Putnam who also died in 1989.
She also was preceded in death by 2 grandsons; David G. "Putt" Putnam who died in 1992 and Scott J. Putnam who died in 2008.
Ruth leaves one daughter; Penelope 'Pennie' Putnam Linder, and a daughter-in-law; Joanne Putnam, both of Sutton, 7 grandchildren, many great grand children and 2 great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was born in Sutton, a daughter of S. Martin and Grace (Elliott) Shaw and lived in Sutton all of her life.
Ruth was a member of the Sutton First Congregational Church, the Hillside Club and the Sutton Garden Club , Sutton Historical Society and Waters Farm.She was also a the recipient of the Boston Post Cane.
Ruth's Funeral will be Saturday, December 17, 2011 with a Service at 11:30 AM in the Sutton First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Rd.(On the Common). Burial will be in Pigeon Hill Cemetery.
There will be a Calling Hour from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Sutton Historical Society or Waters Farm, both are 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA. 01590
The Robert J. Miller-Oxford Funeral Home, 247 Main St., Oxford is assisting Ruth's family with arrangements.
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