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She had a wake at Grahams Undertaking parlour Thursday P.M between 8 and 10. Want to tell you how remarkable it was. There were six girls there all yours I believe and myself. Doctor, it certainly was touching to see those same girls kneel and say The Rosary in a firm voice. I was kneeling behind them and my admiration for those girls I cannot express in words. I'm sure they will not be angry if I mention their name. There was Josie Feehan, Ms Bennett Josine Hale, Puciela, Leila and big Alice, not (unclear). They were swell.
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Ruth had Mass at Saint of Holy Cross Friday A.M and was buried at Fairview Cemetary Nr Rockery. Shell get deed at on early date and try hard to get some nice grave stone oh yes, she had flowers and Josie Feehan send a bouqulet that covered almost half the coffin. The casket and surroundings were fine. I want to thank you for advise extended me, Sure was alone and some of the obstacles thrown in my way was brutal. Thank God the mission was accomplished and if Ruth is looking down to me now - "she understands"
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Please tell Eleanor and her friends Ruth was buried decent. Give my regards to Miss Harrigan, she seems like a mighty fine person. Also say hello to Miss O'Keefe and my friend E Sibert. Maybe some of Ruths' intimate friends will remember here in their prayers Sun. See, Eleanor must be an awful nice person, her letters to Ruth were always inspiring. In conclusion would like to say hello to Ruth friends for her - and off the record Doctor - Ruth had remarkable courage.
Sincerely yours
Charles H La Vache
(seq. 94)
July 6, 1950
Student letter file M.V.W.
Mr. Charles H. LaVache 94 West Newton Street Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. LaVache:
Thank you for your letter of July 3rd. I was very glad you called me and that the advice given helped you secure for Ruth a decent and Christian burial. There never ought to have been any difficulty in the first place, because Ruth was always a good church member. Had I known when the services were held I should have been there.
I am glad many of Ruth's former companions, all girls who had been here, came to do her reverence and honor.
Miss O'Keefe and Miss Slobodzian read your letter, and asked me to thank you for writing it. I am sure Ruth would appreciate your thinking of her friends among us all at this time. It is good of you to take the trouble to write.
As you say, Ruth had remarkable courage. She fought as long as anyone I ever knew.
All good wishes to yourself.
Sincerely yours,
Miriam Van Waters, Superintendent
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