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Obituary

Donna J. (Mahnke) Ruffin
 
Born July 27, 1925 in Battlecreek, Michigan – Donna passed peacefully – September 12, 2013 – surrounded by family and friends.
 
Donna leaves a daughter, Bonnie J. Bickford, and a son, Charles H. Ruffin, both of Stonington, CT., six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
 
There will be a private memorial service and burial.
 
Our family would like to thank the entire Elms Staff and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate and loving care for our mom. 

To “Miss Libby” mom’s “Best Friend”, a very special thank you to you. 

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