Ruth Letourneau, 80, Was School Principal's Secretary

Ruth G. Letourneau of Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs died on Monday, March 13, at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She was 80.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L. Letourneau, in 1987 and by her daughter, Teresa Robinson, in 1995.

Ruth was born in Peabody on Feb. 15, 1926, and was graduated from Peabody High School.

She married her beloved husband in 1947, and upon coming to Martha's Vineyard for their honeymoon they fell in love with the Island; they settled on Chappaquiddick before moving to Edgartown.

Ruth enjoyed her years working at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School as secretary to principal Charlie Davis and then afterward in the cafeteria. She also worked at the Scottish Bakehouse and once again for Mr. Davis at Dippin' Donuts.

She is survived by her two daughters, Judy Letourneau-Johnson of Dover, N.H., and Geraldine Letourneau of Centerville; five grandsons, Albert, Jason and Jeremie Robinson and Brian and Alex Johnson; a granddaughter, Faith Johnson, and four great-grandchildren. Her smile and positive attitude will be missed by all.

Her memorial service will be held in the Woodside Village II community room on Friday, March 17, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.