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Ruth Greenawalt Obituary
Ruth Irene Samuelson Greenawalt, born September 6, 1940, in Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family.
Calling hours will be held at Lesko Funeral Home in Fairfield, Connecticut, on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place the following morning, Wednesday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery. To view her complete obituary, get travel directions, or sign her online guest register, please visit www.LeskoFuneralHome.com .
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Ruth's honor to her favorite causes, INADCure at https://give.inadcure.org or https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/tribute.html ; she loved the Tigers.
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Dee framson
March 10, 2026
To one of the best neighbors ever. Had great times never to be forgotten. Rest in peace
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Beth Watsin
March 7, 2026
What a lucky day it was when our fathers meant ( in hospital )
Life Long friends that became family. I miss them all
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Love to all from your Canadian Family
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March 7, 2026
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