Ruth Paimre
1921–2008 (age 87)
Biography
Ruth Paimre trained as a surgeon in a time when women in medicine had to be tireless advocates for their skills and compassion. She treated generations of families around Rannu, blending steady hands with a gentle bedside manner that comforted patients and earned the trust of colleagues.
Even after retirement she remained a pillar in the community, sharing wisdom with younger doctors and quietly supporting local health initiatives, leaving a legacy of care that endures at Rannu cemetery.