Ruth N. Tobin, 86, of West Dennis, passed away on January 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas and Ruth Fleming and grew up in the Baltimore, MD area.

Ruth graduated from Maryland State Teachers College with a Bachelors in Science Degree in 1952. Ruth then went on to graduate from Military Academy with the rank of 2nd Lt. in the Army, becoming an instructor. It was during this time that she met the love of her life Richard M. Tobin. Ruth and “Dick” were married in 1963 until his passing in 2002.

In 1967 Ruth and Dick moved to Cape Cod where they raised their one son Edward. Ruth became a teacher at Marstons Mills Elementary School where she taught for many years. Ruth is survived by her son Edward, his wife Alice, and their children Philip, Melissa and Justin, along with many loving family members and friends. Ruth enjoyed camping, volunteering at the West Dennis Library, and her beloved dogs and cats.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA. Interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA will follow.

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