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Ruth E. Wadleigh

Ruth E. Wadleigh CHARLESTOWN — Ruth E. Wadleigh passed away at the age of 69 on Monday, April 18, 2022. She was the daughter of Henry Jr. and Alice (Van Dessel) Kraft, born on April 13, 1953, in Washington, DC. She married Melvin R. Wadleigh on Aug. 9, 1974. She graduated from Springfield High School. She went to Houghton College and Castleton College. She worked as a lab technician at Claremont and Newport hospitals. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being outside, gardening, hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing, kayaking, camping, being at her cabin, crafting, sewing, knitting, singing, playing the piano and trumpet, cooking and reading. She was willing to help and teach anyone wanting to learn. God was a big part in her life. John 3:16 Ruth is survived by her husband; two children, Pamela Wadleigh, of Claremont, New Hampshire, and Joel Wadleigh, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; five grandchildren, Dillon, Dayna (Alex McCormick), Derek, Kelly and Jared Bellefeuille, and three great-grandchildren; her brothers, James (Joanne) and Stephen Kraft, and sister, Jae (Mark) Kraft Wiss; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. Family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Advent Christian Church, North Springfield, VT. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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