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Ruth C. Stinson, 88

December 08, 2024

Ruth Stinson passed on Sunday December 8th 2024.
Born Ruth Fraser, February 15th, 1936, in Sharon Hill, PA. She was the 7th of 10 children. The Daughter of Albert and Mary, Stepdaughter of Helen with whom she grew up with.

Ruth married Terry Stinson on October 1st, 1960, and they were married nearly 30 years before his passing. Survived by her children, Ruth Lintz and Husband Rich, Colleen Thurmond and Husband Trig, Dennis Stinson and Wife Jackie. Six grandchildren, Jaime Thurmond, Alexis Stinson-Stewart and Husband Vincent, Julie Stinson, Kristina Lintz, Terry Stinson and Kristoffer Lintz. Great Grand Children, Vincent Stewart 3rd and Sylvie Stewart. A brother David, Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law and countless nieces and nephews.

Ruth raised her family in Lima, PA and was an outstanding Baker, Seamstress, Gardner and Crafter. A devoted supporter of her kids, she could be found at Piano lessons, School events, Hockey Games and everything in between.
Ruth started her career working for the federal Government and helped build the Family Manufacturing Representative Firm as an administrator.

Graveside services will be held at 11AM Saturday December 14th at the Birmingham- Lafayette Cemetery 1235 Birmingham Road, West Chester, PA

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider a donation to the Brandywine Valley SPCA or simply spend time with someone who means a lot to you.

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December 19, 2024

Dear Ruthie, Colleen and Dennis,    So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We all have such good memories of our days on Oriole Avenue. Your Mother always had a smile and a good word for everyone, so glad we had the opportunity of spending time with all of you.  Our thoughts and prayers to all of you in this time of sadness.  Fondly, Evelyn, Kim, Rob and Barry Bond

December 13, 2024

We Are devistated and so Sad to Hear of Your Mom’s Passing . No words would suffice to attribute to Such an amazing Person. Mrs Stinson was a bastion  of warmth , strength , compassion & creativity & so much more ! We thank you for sharing your Beautiful Mother with us. We are praying for her and her amazing heart. 
Karen Shutt & Kaptan Levent Baltaoglu

December 11, 2024

Ruth was lovely, thoughtful and very, very kind. She loved the peace of her home and being “in-dee-pendent”, and loved taking care of her beautiful flowers and yard- a pretty and peaceful oasis. I have many sweet memories of her- picking seeds to start her flowers from scratch every year, growing them on her deck and around her yard, weeding and caretaking, and enjoying her breakfast outside on every nice day. She baked delicious lemon bars and loved to share them. She loved her family. She always had a kind word for everyone. If simple kindness has a face, it is Ruth’s. I miss her, and I’ll take her example as a very good lesson to remember. 
Wendy Young

Services
Saturday, December 14, 2024
11:00 AM
Birmingham- Lafayette Cemetery
1235 Birmingham Road
West Chester, PA
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