Holt Woodbury Funeral Homes

& Cremation Service

Ruth E. (Groves) Gauthier, 88 died Friday, June 25,2010 at Concord Hospital after a long illness. She called Hillsboro her home for over 60 years. For those who knew her, it was evident that she had an unstoppable vigor for life. Her enduring strength and tenacity kept us all in amazement, even in recent years of declining health. She will be remembered for her sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late F. and Gertrude (Skelton) Groves. Also predeceased by her husband Alfred Gauthier who died in 1989.

Early in her career, Ruth worked at the Hillsboro Messenger Newspaper as the first female linotype operator in the state when the paper was under ownership of John VanHazinga. Later she worked as payroll clerk for Supervisory Union # 24 then continued on to Hawthorne College/Hawthorne Airport for 10 years. Before her retiring, she worked for the Town of Hillsboro as payroll clerk. Additionally, she served for many years as Supervisor of the checklist for the Town of Hillsboro.

Ruth was a devoted member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years as well as woman of the Moose Chapter 967 for 50 years. She received her college of Regents Degree with Woman of the Moose in June 1991. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Porta-Henocon-Asteria # 14 Order of Eastern Star.

She was survived by her Daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Mark Monkton, of Hancock, NH, her Granddaughter and Grandson-in-law Cherie and Anthony Balakier, of York, Maine, A Granddaughter, Haley Monkton, of Hancock, NH, and 2 Great Grandchildren, Ellie and Delia.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10 AM in Maple Ave Cemetery, Hillsboro, NH. The Rev Andrew MacLeod will officiate.

A gathering for friends and family will follow at the Moose Lodge on School St Hillsboro, NH.

In Lieu of flowers, Donation may be made in her name to the Hillsboro Fire Association P.O. Box 7 Hillsboro, NH 03244.

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service 32 School St Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. For more log on to www.holt-woodburyfh.com 

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