Ruby Agnes Haley Cushman
October 27, 1940 - August 3, 2022
Ruby Agnes Haley Cushman, 81, died at her home Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born October 27, 1940, to Raymond Butterfield Haley and Pearle Elizabeth Torrey. Ruby was the youngest of ten children.
She is survived by her sister, Doris Rice; brother, Bernard Haley, Sr; daughter, Marie Fisher; two grandsons, Nicholas Cushman, and Kyle Poland; granddaughter, Nyoka Cushman; great-grandson, Damian Grover; three stepdaughters, Celeste, Rowena, and April; and many adopted children and grandchildren. She is also survived by James Boyd, and longtime companion, Brad Lawrence. Ruby is predeceased by two sisters, Charlotte and Gertrude; six brothers, Merton, Lewis, Cecil, Gordon and Lawrence Haley; daughter, Tammy Cushman; two great-nephews; one great-niece; two nephews; and many friends and family.
Ruby graduated from Bellows Falls Middle School in 1959. She worked at Book Press. Then, went on to get her LNA where she worked at Hanson Court in Springfield, VT, Maplewood Nursing Home and McGirr’s Nursing Home and private care.
She belonged to the Women of the Moose and the Saxtons River FD Auxiliary from the early 1970’s until they disbanded. She was also one of the several founding members of the Saxtons River Rescue, she loved playing Bingo, cardinals, angels, Native American memorabilia, jewelry and country music.
The wake will be Friday, August 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Fenton and Hennessy Funeral Home in Bellows Falls, VT. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 13 at 10:00 AM also at Fenton and Hennessy Funeral Home. The funeral parade to the Saxton’s River Cemetery will follow for a graveside service. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Loyal Order of the Moose in Bellows Falls, VT from 12:00-5:00 PM.
Donations to the family are being accepted in lieu of flowers to assist with expenses. Excess donations will be donated to the organization of Ruby’s choice.
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VIRGINIA S. EDWARDS '''AKA ''' MARY
posted August 14, 2022So many memories of all the good times we all shared, from laughter on silly/stupid comments, good jokes, get togethers, birthdays, graduations, holidays, and most of all, '''VISITING '''
Socialization of Family & Friends keeps us all in a better frame of mind. Seeing our loved ones in person and always a kiss on the cheek and a bear hug.
As time goes on, we all get older, maybe, some of us get sick, an accident, then we pass on to our next life. It is never good-bye to me, I believe in my heart & soul & say to all:
''' UNTIL WE ARE ALL TOGETHER AGAIN. '''
Calling Hours
DATE: August 12, 2022
TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home see map
ADDRESS: 55 Westminster St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Funeral Service
DATE: August 13, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Fenton and Hennessey Funearl Home see map
ADDRESS: 55 Westminster St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
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