CARIBOU – Ruth E. Dumond, 76, died Aug. 14, 2010, at her residence. She was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Caribou, daughter of the late Benjamin and Albertine (Sirois) Blanchette. She was a 1951 graduate of Caribou High School and was employed by TW McLaughlin Insurance for several years. She married Master Sgt. Elmer Dumond, Sept. 1, 1952. She was also employed for the Army recruiting office at several locations. Ruth was a proud Army wife, was an “honorary” Army recruiter and was a voice of America candidate. She was a Gold Star Sister and member of Lister-Knowlton Post No. 9389 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Dumond was a longtime active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she served as secretary for Ladies of St. Anne and Daughters of Isabella for many years. She was also a member of Fred V. Brescia Council No. 1870 Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth was involved with many activities at Holy Rosary, including serving as a lay Eucharistic minister, CCD teacher, serving on the Worship and Spirituality Committee, decorating committee, Liturgical committee as well devoting many hours to church cleaning. She served as a Boy Scout troop leader and was always active with the Class of 1951 reunion committee. Ruth was a loving, beautiful and supportive wife. She loved God, her family, her country and life. She was kind and generous, always putting the needs of others first. She was a great mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Even her name, Ruth, means beautiful friend. Surviving in addition to her husband of more than 57 years, Elmer of Caribou, are three sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Linda Dumond of Lakeview, Mich., Master Sgt. Bruce and SunAE Dumond of Mililani, Hawaii, and Philip and Heike Dumond of Sanford, Mich.; three daughters, Jana Dumond of Caribou, Paige Dumond and her spouse, Loretta, of Winslow and Victoria Dumond of Caribou; two sisters, Iris McDonald of Caribou and Louann Rogers of Folsom, La.; daughter-in-law, Pat of Hinesville, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dumond was predeceased by her son, Paul, in July 2010; and two brothers, Pfc. Alberic Blanchette and Ludger Blanchette. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou. Interment will be at Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
RUTH E. DUMOND
