"I came across this quite by accident while looking for Brian's email address. I am sorry to see this fine lady pass...She was always a sunny spot in my life. My best memory of her was watching the Knicks win the chanpionship at her house. She always seemed to be having a good time! My sincere condolences and good wishes to all of my old friends. Doug"
In loving memory of
Ruth G. Grev
April 12, 1925 - November 16, 2005
PORTSMOUTH, RI - Ruth G. Grev, 80 of Portsmouth, RI, died November 16, 2005 at her home in Oakland Farm. She was the wife of Stuart A.Grev of Portsmouth. Born on April 12, 1925 in Butterfield, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Amanda Buck Abelson.Mrs. Grev attended Mankato State Teachers College in Mankato, Minnesota. Following graduation she taught all 8 grades in a rural school in Watonwon County for several years. She subsequently served as bookkeeper for Dr. Martin Chamberlin Pediatric Practice in Ramsey, NJ. Mrs. Grev was active in the craft group at St. Peter?s Lutheran Church in Newport, RI, which produced items for the annual church bazaar held in the fall each year. She was known by many for her sunny disposition and generous personality.Besides her husband Stuart of 58 years she is survived by her daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Philip McGuire of Portsmouth, RI, her son Michael and his wife Linda of Mahwah, NJ, her son Brian and his wife Emily of Alta Loma, CA, her daughter Kristine and her husband Michael Springett of Middletown, RI, and her son Randall of Totowa, NJ, her grandchildren, Heather Grev, Mathew Grev, Christopher Grev, Zachary Springett, Amy Springett, Donna Rush, Carmen Fenton, Lara McGuire Johnson, Brendan McGuire, Timothy McGuire and Ryan McGuire. Her funeral will be held on Monday November 21, 2005 at 11:00AM in St. Peter?s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, Newport, RI.Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth.Calling hours will be held on Sunday November 20, 2005 from 2-5PM in Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road , Portsmouth, RI.In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to WELCA of St. Peter?s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway Newport, RI 02840.
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"Stu and family, I was so saddened to learn about Ruthie. It is such a huge loss for all of you. I'll always remember her hearty laugh and smiling face. Diane"
"Blessings to you and your family."
"I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RUTHIE, WE TALKED ABOUT HER MANY TIMES IN ODIN THIS SUMMER!WAS GREAT TO SEE MILLIE IN ODIN, AND SHIRL CAME FROM INDIANA AND TALKED ABOUT OUR FUN TIMES GROWING UP IN ODIN. SIS LAINGEN BOCOCK"
"Stuart, We were so sorry to hear about Ruth. Although we are so far apart, we really enjoyed hearing from you and your visits to MN. Ruth will be truly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Irene Sandbo & Family"
"Dear Stu and family, Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Hard to imagine not seeing Ruth's great big smile or hearing that infectious laugh of hers. We know you will all miss her greatly. Kris I haven't seen you for so many years please email me sometime if you get a chance. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Doug and Kari Haler 500 Kiefer Street N.E. Sleepy Eye, Mn. 56085"