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Pete and Judy Baciuska posted a condolence
Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family. My last memory of Ruth was in July with her family and friends under the big tent in the back yard. Our thoughts are with you.
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Sharon & Alan Hulbert posted a condolence
Words cannot express our sadness at the passing of Ruth.What a lovely woman! We will remember her smile and love of family and friends
Sharon and Alan
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Mark, Brittany and Carter Hulbert posted a condolence
Dida and family, our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Ma was such a wonderful person, and we will never forget her open door and all of the times spent at her home late nights for dinner and coffee. She will surely be missed.
Mark, Brittany, and Carter Hulbert
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Sera Oliver posted a condolence
To the McGraw families-
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Ma".
Ma was one of the most amazing women I have ever known, so caring, generous and wise.
She always welcomed me into her home with open arms, and I am honored to be a friend of the awesome family she leaves behind.
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Dan and Jan Mancini posted a condolence
Dear Peggy,
We were so sorry to hear the news of your Mother's passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dan and Jan Mancini
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Russ Eiss posted a condolence
To Mike & all the children may you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many. I will always remember her as Mom McGraw to me and her gentle guiding heart. She was a mother to all that had the occasion to have been graced by her. Your mom will be sorely missed.
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Wendy Fisher posted a condolence
I am sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I remember going to her house as a teen and riding horses there. My condolences to everyone in the McGraw Family.
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Steve, Jo, & Stephanie Austin posted a condolence
Our love and blessings go out to all the McGraws. Ruth was (and still is) a unique beautiful person. Ruth and all her family members are dear friends to us, and always will be. We have so many wonderful memories of various visits, parties, and shared Christmases with the McGraws. We, for many years, thought of you guys as our extended family. We pray that all the McGraws are comforted in this time of grief. However, you must remember. Truly, there is no death, and there is no separation in spirit. Ruth has moved on to the Light. We all will miss her and her wonderful personality. But she is in good hands now. God bless you, Ruth, and your entire family.
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Deborah Clark Kiesel posted a condolence
Mrs. McGraw's kindness created some of my happiest memories during my teenage years. Her generously opening her home and offering up her time to let me ride the horses has never been forgotten.
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Deb Bush Morek & Irene Bush posted a condolence
After seeing Peggy in Afton last weekend, it was a shock to learn of your mom's passing only a couple days later.
Your mom was such a lovely person in so many ways. I know that she will be missed by you all as well as many in the community and afar.
Our deepest sympathies to all of you and your families.
Sincerely,
Deb & Irene
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Dennis and Jan Michael posted a condolence
To all the McGraw Family, Jan and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this toughest of times. We both have fond memories of growing up and spending time with the McGraw family. Your Mom was a very special person--she will be missed by all who knew her.
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Terry and Gretchen Keister posted a condolence
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the McGraw family.
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Henry Bostelman posted a condolence
Henry Bostelman and Family
Our hearts go out to all of you in this difficult time. We hope that time helps heal your sadness and you can remember the joy as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you've had over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
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Phyllis Newman posted a condolence
Please accept my sympathy, I was blessed to be touched and influenced at a young age by your Mom's wonderful soul as she passed through this life. I always admired how your Mom could command a room with a bold presence and honest approach to life. I will always remember your Mom and Dad in Otego.
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Linda Hitchcock posted a condolence
To the McGraw families, my deepest sympathies to each and everyone of you during this difficult time. Losing a parent is tough, especially someone like your Mom, she was a mother to everyone. Her home was open to everyone. She was a remarkable lady! So sorry for your loss.
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Holly Baciuska posted a condolence
Sorry I won't be able to be there for you,
but please be reassured that you are all
in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord
surround you with love and peace and
comfort your hearts. Your mom, grand-
mother, great-grandmother was a wonderful role model for the world and will be missed.
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Jeff Sloan posted a condolence
While we are sorry for the loss and her passing, I hope and believe the family will celebrate her beautiful life today.
Jeff and Annie
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Steve Gaydorus posted a condolence
Dear Ruth,
It's possible that our time on earth is a starting point on life's journey. A classroom for bigger and better things to come. A forum of time to test ones worth and worthiness. An opportunity to leave an impression! The constuction of the spirit and being! So, let's check and see how you have done Ruth Marvel McGraw.
In your lifetime so far, you have been a wonderful daughter, a honorable sibling, a dutiful wife, a stern, but loving parent to six children, a doting grandmother, and in your own unique way have communicated with all of your great grand children. Outside of your immediate family, your home has been open to all, you have provided priceless advice, a calming sense of how to act and be, and most importantly an unconditional friendship of love. I guess this leaves no question of how we feel about you! Ruthy,you certainly have started off on the right foot. As Jack would have said, and I quote, "Ruthy, you certainly have started off on the right hoof." Ruth, our true friend, you have lived well, and will never be forgotten in the eyes of many. All that has been mentioned can be summed up in one simple word, "Beautiful" Go with Godspeed in your continuing travels. We love you! Steve, Donna, Kit, Kev.
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Patty Lacey posted a condolence
Dear Al and family, I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. While I did not know her, her remembrances tell the story of a remarkable woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Patty
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Glenn Barbeisch posted a condolence
To the McGraw family, Words can not express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this time. My last memory was making Easter Eggs around the table with Ma, Peggy, family and friends. Ma will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Glenn Barbeisch
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Deanna Eiss posted a condolence
My fondest memories of Mom McGraw were all the times my mom and her were sitting at the kitchen table listening to them talk about my brother Russ and Mike and the Afton football team. I loved going to her house and playing on the tire swing out front, running around the farm and being zapped by the chicken wire fence. She was a great example in my life of a strong woman who loved her children dearly and will forever have a special place in my heart.
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Dana Prindle Avery posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
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Jamie Baciuska and family posted a condolence
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire McGraw family...may you all be blessed with the endless memories of your Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma.
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pat mckendrick posted a condolence
deepest sympathy; i hope everyone is hanging in there, believe me it can be tough. i did see her for a short time at my dad's funeral but did not get to say hi. she took the time to pay respects, and that says it all.
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Andi Holcomb posted a condolence
To Didda & all the Family
we were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I became acquainted with Ruth through the antiques business, and in this sphere she surely was the grand matriarch. We will all mourn her passing.
What I especially remember was how Ruth would take the time for you, no matter how busy she was.
When Ruth spoke, she would look you straight in the eye, and her words, though simple and few, had force.
Such a grand lady will surely be missed. Our hearts go out to all of you.
