The following obituaries were published for Jane S. Munroe Poor, 96, Attleboro; Carol J. Ruest, 58, Yarmouth.

Jane S. Munroe Poor, 96

Sept. 23, 1911-April 15, 2008

ATTLEBORO - Jane was born in Attleboro on Sept. 23, 1911. She was the only child of Walter and Ada Hodges.

Jane attended and graduated from the Attleboro schools. In 1929, she attended Gorham Normal School in Gorham, Maine, now a part of the University of Maine. She graduated with honors in 1931. Jane taught grade school in the Plat and Washington schools in South Attleboro until 1936. Her activities at that time included president of the Bristol County Christian Endeavor Union, the Ladies Sewing Society at the Second Congregational Church in Attleboro and the president of the South Attleboro PTA.

On Feb. 19, 1936, she married Ralph G. Munroe of Rehoboth, her high school sweetheart. Together, they raised four children.

After being a stay-at-home mom for a few years, Jane went back to teaching. She taught sixth grade at the Palmer River Elementary School in Rehoboth from 1956 until 1972. Meanwhile, she opened and operated the Cricket Hill Gift Shop at home on the Munroe Turkey Farm in Rehoboth. She ran this shop for 30 years until she retired.

In her spare time, Jane was a local reporter for the Attleboro Sun, enjoyed painting classes and the local garden club. She was also a Girl Scout and 4-H leader.

Jane was a member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church, Eastern Star, DAR and a 60-year member of the Anawon Grange.

Many fun summer days were spent at the cottage built by Ralph on West Island in Buzzards Bay.

Ralph passed away on Oct. 9, 1980. A lifelong friend arrived a couple of years later, and on Jan. 2, 1983, Jane and Barney Poor were married. Ralph and Barney were fraternity brothers at the University of Maine. Barney brought Jane back to Horizon House in Seattle, Wash., where they enjoyed living until their passing. Barney and Jane spent many weeks each year on Maui and traveled by cruise ships to many parts of the world.

Jane's husband Barney passed away last December. Surviving family members include three sons: Ralph G. Munroe Jr. of Park Forest, Ill., Robert S. Munroe and his wife Susan of Rehoboth, and Walter H. Munroe and his wife Sharon of Rehoboth; one daughter and her husband, Brian and Elizabeth Koons of Sandy Creek, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth Mahoney Koons passed away on July 18, 2007.

Memorial gifts may be given to the American Cancer Society in memory of Jane's daughter, Elizabeth C. Koons. Please call the cancer society at 1-800-227-2345.

Carol J. Ruest, 58 YARMOUTH - Carol J. Ruest, 58, of West Yarmouth, died peacefully at her home Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was the daughter of Robert Ruest and the late Joyce (Arnold) Ruest of North Attleboro.

Born in Norton, Ms. Ruest was raised in North Attleboro and was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. She received a bachelor's of arts degree in psychology from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1971 and her master's degree in social work from Rhode Island College.

She lived in Rhode Island for several years, where she focused on community organization and clinical practice and was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Young Woman award in 1984.

Ms. Ruest moved to Cape Cod in the late 1980s and began a fulfilling career with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. As a licensed social worker, she worked with the Outside Community Residential Services and most recently was employed by the Pocasset Mental Health Day Hospital, where she enjoyed her work as a social worker, treatment coordinator, and co-leader of group therapy.

She was involved in various volunteer programs in both church and her community, including Beacon Hospice, the Shush group for the hearing impaired. She was also a longtime contributor to the Audubon Society.

Ms. Ruest filled her life with friends and family, her two beloved cats Clinton and Mozart, and many outdoor hobbies, including biking, kayaking, and relaxing at the beach. She most recently enjoyed "the trip of her lifetime" to the Galapagos Islands with her best friend Judy.

In addition to her father, Ms. Ruest is survived by her sister, Dianne Philbrick of Yarmouthport; a nephew, Ian Philbrick of Brewster; and two nieces, Lindsay Philbrick of South Boston and Tracy Downing of Sandwich.

Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Saint Pius Tenth Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth.

Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Yarmouthport.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451, or MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.