1925
Ruth
2015
Ruth Brown
March 20, 1925 — June 11, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Brown of Portland St. in St. Johnsbury passed away at home Thursday, June 11, 2015.
She was born in East St. Johnsbury on March 20, 1925, one of nine children born to Charles and Julia (Longmoore) Babcock. Her husband Stanwood 'Red' Brown passed away in 1996.
After graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1944, Ruth began working at Gilman Paper Co. working in the gum tape department. She retired in the important position of quality control inspector in the dry-end lab, working for the company until of 7l. Roger reflects that most people worked to live; not his mother. She lived to work. Her work was her life, and her co-workers were her second family. Family was extremely important to her, providing and helping where and when she could; it wasn't uncommon for her to help her brothers on their farms during haying season, working just as hard as the men getting the hay in.
She is survived by her son Roger Brown and his wife Mayumi of Concord; three grandchildren: Edward Brown and Erin Welch of Victory, Jennifer Baker and husband Larry of Bath N.H., Connie McElgin and husband John of Woodbury Pa.; four great-grandchildren Kasey and Rian McElgin, Logan Baker, and Krystne Ramirez. She has one surviving sister, Alice Steinmuller, of Ocala, Florida and New Hartford, Connecticut; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A very special thanks to Star Lunnie and Wanda Hill for the care they provided in her time of need.
Graveside services will be held at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m. with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.
Memorial contributions could be directed to the church where Ruth grew up. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Third Congregational Church,
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.
She was born in East St. Johnsbury on March 20, 1925, one of nine children born to Charles and Julia (Longmoore) Babcock. Her husband Stanwood 'Red' Brown passed away in 1996.
After graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1944, Ruth began working at Gilman Paper Co. working in the gum tape department. She retired in the important position of quality control inspector in the dry-end lab, working for the company until of 7l. Roger reflects that most people worked to live; not his mother. She lived to work. Her work was her life, and her co-workers were her second family. Family was extremely important to her, providing and helping where and when she could; it wasn't uncommon for her to help her brothers on their farms during haying season, working just as hard as the men getting the hay in.
She is survived by her son Roger Brown and his wife Mayumi of Concord; three grandchildren: Edward Brown and Erin Welch of Victory, Jennifer Baker and husband Larry of Bath N.H., Connie McElgin and husband John of Woodbury Pa.; four great-grandchildren Kasey and Rian McElgin, Logan Baker, and Krystne Ramirez. She has one surviving sister, Alice Steinmuller, of Ocala, Florida and New Hartford, Connecticut; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A very special thanks to Star Lunnie and Wanda Hill for the care they provided in her time of need.
Graveside services will be held at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m. with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.
Memorial contributions could be directed to the church where Ruth grew up. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Third Congregational Church,
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.
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