Dorothy (Halchuk) Rutledge

Dorothy (Halchuk) Rutledge,  a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, at the age of 94.  Dorothy was born in Boston in 1929, the daughter of Thomas and Dora Halchuk.  She was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School with the Class of 1947.  She went on to work as a Bookkeeper and Secretary for Stout Pontiac on Exchange Street in Malden.  In 1954, she married her sweetheart, Paul D. Rutledge, and the two settled down together in Malden.  A year later she retired to dedicate herself to raising the children.   Dorothy and Paul shared nearly 50 years of marriage until Pauls passing in 2002.   Dorothy was a past member of the YMCA Board of Directors,  and in years past was active with the Housewives Bowling league. 

She is survived by her children,  Paul J. Rutledge, of WV,  Doreen Rutledge of Plymouth, Scott Rutledge of Saugus, and Brian Rutledge of CT, as well as 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Paul D. Rutledge, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Halchuk and John Halchuk, and her sister Olga Greeley.

Funeral services will be private. 

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