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Sara Corbett
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Ruthanne was the consumate big sister--even to those of us who were sisters only in spirit. Her advice and opinions were always delivered--gently and with her trademark smile--but always delivered. And she was pretty much always right. I never wondered how Ruthanne was feeling because she always offered her feelings up, which is a rare and wonderful quality. It's what I treasure most about the way she lived her life: She never held back.
19 November 2002
- Portland, Maine
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Nancy Ellen Iandoli Roy
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11/19/2002 - In Honor of Ruthanne there is a full moon and lunar eclipse today, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Ruthanne.
19 November 2002
- Cape Cod
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Allan Steele
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I met Dr. Simmons 2 years ago. My eye specialist was frustrated in his repeated attempts to treat my glaucoma, which was complicated by a trauma to one eye from a hockey injury. When the pressure was alarmingly high, I was referred to Dr. Simmons for immediate attention.
I traveled nervously to the OCB office in Boston. I waited in an exam room, waiting for a presumed 'Marcus Welby' looking doctor to arrive. A smiling, confident, blonde woman in a white coat came into the room. She asked me many questions, giving great thought and listening intently to my responses. We were the same age and we got along very well. I thought to myself that Dr. Simmons had a great associate conducting the background workup. I laughed out loud when the presumed associate identified herself as being in fact, Dr. Simmons. As the 'Marcus Welby' image quickly faded from my mind, we both laughed as this dedicated, accomplished doctor explained to me how we were going to get my problem under control. How could someone my age know so much about glaucoma and put my mind at ease as she explained the various courses of action we would explore together?
After a few weeks of daily visits, and building up trust, Dr. Simmons explained the only way to control the pressure in my traumatized eye was surgery. My fears were put to rest by her confidence and genuine concern for me.
On the day of surgery, I laid on the operating table watching and listening to the staff as preperations were made. There seemed to be a slight nervousness in the room, although it could have been my own fear of wondering how it would feel to be awake for the operation. Dr. Simmons came into the OR and all the nervousness went away. The staff and myself were lifted by her confidence, knowledge, and humor. I relaxed as we talked during the operation. I teased Dr. Simmons that I did not want to hear her say 'whoops' or 'shoot' during the procedure. She laughed and said that she had done this thousands of times and never had to say 'whoops' yet.
I looked forward to the daily followup visits with Dr. Simmons folowing the operation. I told her she was as good a shot as Clint Eastwood, in the way she handled the laser in removing my sutures. She hit each suture with only one shot of the gun. She kidded me back saying I was an easy target, too big to miss.
I owe my sight to Dr. Simmons expertise. What I will remember even more is how her sense of humor, caring, and determination never waned.
I will always remember the smiling Doctor, proudly showing me her family photos on her desk during our visits.
That smile is what I thought of during today's services.
18 November 2002
- Derry, NH
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Daniel Gorn
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I worked as a tech. with Ruthanne for many years before and after her first bout with illness. Working together was never routine, like tech. work can be. She always challenged me, involved me and treated me with much respect. Weekly we would drive to the cape together for work and I would always enjoy our talks. It was wonderful to see how such a hard working, intelligent woman could put so much value into both her work and her family life. When we were on the road she would always call Nick and "pumpkin" to chat and ask how their mornings were going. The last time I saw Ruthanne she was very sweet and interested in all my good news. I had just gotten married. "Finally" she teased me.
She was very dear and I will miss her.
Love to her spirit and her family. Dan
18 November 2002
- Somerville, MA
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Patricia Smith
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As many have said, Ruthanne exuded light. To have so many be touched by her love for life, love for her profession, love for her family and friends is extraordinary. I am Ruthanne's mother's cousin and have had the privilege to spend time with Ruthanne at family weddings, reunions and Thanksgiving dinners that she and Bob hosted. She and Bob were always so warm, welcoming and thoughtful to me. I think it is remarkable that Ruthanne carried such a sense of peace and acceptance with her during the last 18 months while concurrently living every day to the fullest. More than a year ago Ruthanne said to me, with a glow on her face, a twinkle in her eye, and a warm smile, that her disease was terminal. Ruthanne, thank you for showing me how to really live life.
18 November 2002
- Boston, MA
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