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Paul and Marcelle Lipke
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Dear Bobby, Nick and Laura,
They say the heart that breaks open can enfold the entire world. Ruthanne's heart broke open early --through all the decades of our friendship hers has always been a truly great, compassionate heart. You three are nurtured at the center of that heart, but its love radiates outward in ever-widening circles to encompass us all. We feel its warm embrace, still.
In these most dificult of days, our thoughts are with you strongly. --We'll be there for you on the 18th and in the decades to come. Blessings and hugs.
10 November 2002
- Montague, MA
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Gwen Thomas
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Ruthanne was always the older girl across the street whose life I watched, admired and modeled mine after. She was smart and beautiful. She had a contagious smile and laugh that made all those around her glow. She was the model girl scout and cadet with all those merit badges for outdoor skills, 1st aid skills, good citizenship, etc. I remember admiring her presence and poise when, as a teenager, she jumped in and administered CPR to a car accident victim in West Newton (those girl scout badges paid off!) I remember when Ruthanne took voice lessons, sitting on our porch across the street listening to her beautiful voice drift out the window and across the yard and thinking I wanted to take voice lessons too. Several years later I did, without Ruthanne's success. I remember with great envy, Ruthanne as a young, independent woman heading off to Smith College (& later to Wesleyan) starting out on the path to become the fabulous and caring doctor that she was.
I also remember how exciting it was when Ruthanne met you, Bob, and how it was so clear that you two were perfect together. I remember attending your wedding and hoping that my wedding would someday be as beautiful and fun. Several years later when Tom and I were married we borrowed several elements from your wedding -- one of which was square dancing which turned out to be one of the highlights of our wedding.
While I have not been directly in touch with Ruthanne in quite some time, our mothers kept us all up-to-date on events in each of our lives. Ruthanne passed away with the poise, grace, strength and love in which she lived her life. I know I am only one of many of her admirers whose life was affected by her presence. She will forever be a roll model for me.
9 November 2002
- Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Ann E. Elsner
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Ruthanne always amazed me with her quick, but thorough, study of whatever problem was at hand. As a glaucoma specialist, she was ahead of her time in thinking through the consequences of the newest treatments. It was a pleasure working on research projects with her. I knew that the clinical part of our projects would be in the best of hands under her leadership. Her patients raved about her caring and confident manner. It was evident to everyone how much she wanted to improve the chances for continued vision in her patients. Her family can be very proud of all she accomplished and how people regarded her. Her legacy will remain in the ideas that she helped put forward.
9 November 2002
- Reading, MA
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Kim Kilgore
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About six years ago, just a few days after Ruthanne was first diagnosed, I moved in to live with the family to be a temporary nanny for Nick and Laura. I didn't know at the time how blessed I would be to have shared in such an extraordinary family's life for three months. Ruthanne's strength and good nature has always been inspiring, and I admire the mother, wife, and career woman she was. My love and prayers to the entire family.
9 November 2002
- Derry, NH
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Joyce McCarron
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Dear Bob, Nick, and Laura, and Uncle Dick and Aunt Anne:
As I think of Ruthanne I do not see her passing on, but leaving a loving impression on all those who knew her. I have very wonderful, fond memories of Ruthanne and her family, and the time we all spent together when we were all younger. Only her smiling face and “ready to go” attitude will stick in my memory from this day forward. I know this is a very hard time for all of you, but Ruthanne’s positive, glowing energy will be there in your hearts forever and will guide you in the years to come. God bless you all.
9 November 2002
- Novato, CA
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