Ruth Ann Callinan


Ruth Ann Callinan, 71, passed away on August 10th in the comfort of her own home. Surrounded by her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of (Late) Thomas V. Callinan, mother to (Late) Mary Ann Ahern & Michelle Leigh Murray. She Leaves behind her Grandchildren Sean Cioto , Jordan Canada, Joshua Canada, Hayley Ericson, Michael Ericson, Kelly Farnkoff, Jennifer Connolly, John Connolly and her great grandchildren: Alycia Rose Cioto, Jaxson Michael Canada, Antonio Connolly. She also leaves behind her siblings (Late) Cheri Repecko, Skip Bowes, Sandra Kelly and many nieces, nephews, and a ton of extended family and of course her Friends that were more like sisters to her. Ruth Ann was a bus driver in Woburn for over 30 years. She loved what she did and she treated every child she drove like family because that was just her. Anyone that knew her, knew she had a huge personality for such a tiny person (LOL) She loved spending time with her Family & Friends, Cooking Sunday Dinners for her family and one of her favorite things to do was going to Foxwoods to play bingo and gamble with family and her two best Friends Judy & KIm.

She will be missed by all that knew her.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the “Tyler Robinson Foundation” Created to help families struggling with the financial toll of pediatric cancer.

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  1. Kim Berg on August 16, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Rest in Peace Ruth Ann



  2. Jon Cole on August 16, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Rest in peace Ruth Ann



  3. Karen Fisher on August 16, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    RIP my sista Ruth Ann I will miss you dearly ❤️



  4. Amy long on August 16, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    Rest in peace



  5. Shawn ORourke on August 16, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    Rest In Peace Ruthie



  6. Tracy O'Keefe on August 16, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    Rest in peace Ruthie



  7. Patricia Martin on August 16, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Rest In Peace my friend! I loved going to Foxwoods with you! It will never be the same without you!



  8. Beverly O'Rourke on August 16, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    RIP Ruth Ann. I will never forget how you treated my children on the bus. They will always remember you as the best bus driver. You made a lasting impression on them. I will always remember all the charters we did together. Thanks for never leaving me. Rest easy now.



  9. Alisha Culhane on August 16, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    Rest in the sweetest peace Ruth Ann. So loved by many.



  10. Jessica Rufo on August 16, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    Rest In Peace Ruth. The Grant street girls will forever be grateful for you. ❤️



  11. Amy Paige on August 16, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Rest in peace Ruthie
    You Bev and Freddy will always be my favorite bus drivers ♥️



  12. Sandra Kelly on August 16, 2021 at 11:40 pm

    Rest In Peace Ruthie . You were my best friend and the best Sister anyone could ask for.
    I miss you so much all ready. Please save a spot next to you for me in heaven where we will meet up again. I love you soooo much!!!
    Love always,
    Sandy.



  13. Kim McHugh on August 17, 2021 at 12:04 am

    Rest easy Auntie knowing you lived a full life, loved your family and friends deeply, worked your butt off and gave generously! I will miss you with all my heart!



  14. Sharon McNulty on August 17, 2021 at 12:32 am

    So sorry for the passing of a fun loving woman! Ruth Ann you will be missed!



  15. Kerri Rosette on August 17, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Ruthie you were always my favorite, may you rest in the sweetest of peace!!



  16. Starleen Nelson on August 17, 2021 at 9:09 am

    Rest in peace Ruthie



  17. JoAnn White-Kimpel on August 17, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    I have many fond memories of Ruthann, from the bingo halls and bus excursions, to her cut throughs on Day Cir to stop for a quick chat. She lived life out loud and brought much laughter to many. May she RIP and may the many memories bring you comfort.
    Much Love,
    JoAnn (White-Kimpel)



  18. Kaylie Lafferty on August 17, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    Rip auntie Ruth Ann I will never forget the memories we shared when we went to Pennsylvania love always the Lafferty’s



  19. Skip Bowes on August 17, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    I miss your phone calls. And will always appreciate your letting me stay with you before I retired. If not for your loving generosity Donna and I would not have the slice of paradise that we call home. Rest in peace big sister until we meet again.



  20. Danelle DeBye on August 17, 2021 at 10:04 pm

    Ruthie, I will never forget your smile and laughter as our regular school bus driver. You certainly did treat every one of us like family! I will forever have fond memories of you as will many “Woburn kids”. Rest In Peace.



  21. Jo-ann Toscano on August 18, 2021 at 12:56 am

    RIP Ruth Ann thanks for being such a good friend us. And of course thanks for talking me into becoming a bus driver, the most rewarding job ever!!!! You will be missed and we will never forget you. Love and kisses always Jo-Ann & Ruthie



  22. Sheena Pesce on August 18, 2021 at 1:26 am

    I know I speak for everyone when I say that you were the BEST bus driver! Rest in the sweetest peace Ruthie.



  23. Marguerite Canada my and family on August 20, 2021 at 11:25 pm

    Ruth Ann, Thank you so much for being such a wonderful grandma to my two grandkids Jordan and Josh. Love you.
    Rest in peace.
    Condolences from the entire
    Canada family



  24. Marguerite Canada on August 20, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    Ruth Ann, Thank you so much for being such a wonderful grandma to my two grandkids Jordan and Josh. Love you.
    Rest in peace.
    Condolences from the entire
    Canada family



  25. Cheri Parsons-McGowan on August 22, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    RIP sis…I will miss our phone calls..my only regret is we never got to see each other again….sat hi to dad and auntie…love y



  26. Mac MacCutcheon on August 24, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Michelle and Family,

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ruthie.

    She was a wonderful lady, who zest for life touched many lives.

    She will surely be missed by all.

    Love Mac MacCutcheon



  27. Charlie King on August 24, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom Ruth, she was a wonderful lady, I’m going to miss her.



  28. Cheryl Newton on August 25, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    RIP to my “Auntie” Ruthie Thank you for letting me be your unblood family. I will never forget our trips to Foxwoods. I wish we had got the chance to go on the last one we wanted to go on. I will miss you always Auntie Ruthie. Love u Cheryl



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