Ruth Getchell
CARIBOU – Ruth M. Getchell, 92, passed away May 9, 2020 in Caribou. She was born in North Adams, MA, November 29, 1927 the daughter of the late Albert F. and Dorthey M. (Morrison) Norris. In June of 1946 she married Russell C. Getchell Jr., and he predeceased her in 1984. Ruth was a cook at Caribou Middle School for 28 years, and was a volunteer at Cary Medical Center. Mrs. Getchell was a longtime faithful member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was active in the Daughters of Isabella, and the Golden Age groups. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was in a knitting club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary C. Gagnon of Caribou, a son, David N. Getchell of Upper Kent, NB, Canada, a son-in-law, Mark Barthelemy of Fort Kent, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two children, Cathie Barthelemy and Russell “Chipper” Getchell, sisters, Janice M. Norris, and Dorothy N. Graham, a brother-in-law, Robert Graham, and a son-in-law, Russell Gagnon. Private family services will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou.
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Sherri White Woronick
Heartfelt Condolences are just the two k
With this loss of another Getchell family member just brings forward the reality of life. Aunt Ruth, you were blessed with a great life. Good husband and children, although they will miss you, they know you have achieved peace with the Lord. Rest In Peace.
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Kent Pelkey
Aunt Ruth you will be sadly missed!
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth passing. I have many fond memories of her and Uncle Carlton. My condolences to the Mary and David and all the family. by
Steven Corbin
My Deepest sympathies
I grew up with the Getchell family and have many fond memories of Ruth when she worked as a cook. She always had something good to say and always looked the other way when I scooted back into line for seconds. Ruth you will truley be missed. Submit a condolence See all condolences