Ruth Alice Haylette
Ruth Alice Haylette, age 96, passed away on October 14, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jericho, VT on November 5, 1918, the daughter of the late Howard and Emma (Brown) Haylette. Ruth graduated from Underhill High School in 1936. After graduation, she moved to East Orange, New Jersey, where she received her degree from Berkeley Secretarial School. She worked for many years at Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals in Kenilworth, New Jersey. When she retired, she moved back to Vermont to be near her family but remained close with her friends in New Jersey. She joined the United Church of Underhill in 1937 but became an active member upon her return from New Jersey in 1984. She especially enjoyed her years with the Women's Fellowship. Ruth also served as Financial Secretary for the church for many years. She is survived by her niece, Sharon (Haylette) Bourne and long time companion, Lawrence Mobbs Sr.; two great nieces, Pamela (Bourne) Preston, her husband, Travis Preston and their 2 sons, Joseph and Nathan; Kimberly (Bourne) Osborne and husband, Jesse Osborne, and their son, Keaton, all of Jericho, VT; a cousin, Doris (Haylette) White of St. Albans, VT and several other cousins. Ruth enjoyed cooking and hosting family meals, sewing and reading. She especially enjoyed hearing about all the things happening in her family and friend's lives. She was predeceased by her brother, Herbert Haylette, a sister-in-law, Marion (Kelley) Haylette, and a sister, Hilda (Haylette) Fields. Ruth's family would like to send a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at the Sterling House of Richmond for all their loving care the past two years. She loved her time with you all and it truly became her home. According to Ruth's wishes, there will be no visiting hours. There will be a memorial service at 11 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 held at the United Church of Underhill. Interment will follow at the Underhill Cemetery. Following the service there will be a reception at the church. Memorial Contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to the United Church of Underhill, P.O. Box 265, Underhill, VT 05489.Obituary
Ruth Alice Haylette, age 96, passed away on October 14, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jericho, VT on November 5, 1918, the daughter of the late Howard and Emma (Brown) Haylette. Ruth graduated from Underhill High School in 1936. After graduation, she moved to East Orange, New Jersey, where she received her degree from Berkeley Secretarial School. She worked for many years at Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals in Kenilworth, New Jersey. When she retired, she moved back to Vermont to be near her family but remained close with her friends in New Jersey. She joined the United Church of Underhill in 1937 but became an active member upon her return from New Jersey in 1984. She especially enjoyed her years with the Women's Fellowship. Ruth also served as Financial Secretary for the church for many years. She is survived by her niece, Sharon (Haylette) Bourne and long time companion, Lawrence Mobbs Sr.; two great nieces, Pamela (Bourne) Preston, her husband, Travis Preston and their 2 sons, Joseph and Nathan; Kimberly (Bourne) Osborne and husband, Jesse Osborne, and their son, Keaton, all of Jericho, VT; a cousin, Doris (Haylette) White of St. Albans, VT and several other cousins. Ruth enjoyed cooking and hosting family meals, sewing and reading. She especially enjoyed hearing about all the things happening in her family and friend's lives. She was predeceased by her brother, Herbert Haylette, a sister-in-law, Marion (Kelley) Haylette, and a sister, Hilda (Haylette) Fields. Ruth's family would like to send a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at the Sterling House of Richmond for all their loving care the past two years. She loved her time with you all and it truly became her home. According to Ruth's wishes, there will be no visiting hours. There will be a memorial service at 11 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 held at the United Church of Underhill. Interment will follow at the Underhill Cemetery. Following the service there will be a reception at the church. Memorial Contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to the United Church of Underhill, P.O. Box 265, Underhill, VT 05489.
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UNDERHILL, VT 05489