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Ruth Libby Obituary
Libby, 82
POLAND -- Ruth E. Coron Libby, 82, of Poland, (formerly of West Cumberland), passed away on Sunday morning, May 8, 2011, at home with family at her bedside.
She was born in Portland on Feb. 23, 1929, the daughter of Alvah A. Coron Sr. and Katherine Mcf'ullum Coron.
Mrs. Libby was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert M. Libby; as well as siblings Alvah A. Coron Jr., Athlene Alexander, Leonard (Caron) Coron and Lorraine MacDonald. Ruth is survived by a brother, Edgar Coron of Clearwater, Fla.; daughters, Carolyn J. Britting Pratt and husband Dale of Poland, Kathleen A. Libby Peterson of Old Orchard; grandchildren, Michael Britting and wife Susan of Gorham, Stephanie Peterson Miller and husband Brett of Boothbay Harbor, Annette M. Britting of Buxton; and great-grandsons, Aidan Miller, 8, and Camden Miller, 7, of Boothbay Harbor.
Ruth retired after 23 years from the Environmental Dept. of Brighton Medical Center (Osteopathic Hospital) in Portland.
She enjoyed her two dogs, Buddy (deceased) and Amy.
She love fishing with Bob at the ocean. You also could find Ruthie on her paddle boat on most summer evening and weekends at Forest Lake.
Ruth loved her family, and her favorite holiday was Christmas and spending it with her children and grandchildren.
Ruth was saddened by the closing of the Village Cafe in Portland, as she and her friends celebrated many birthday parties. She loved the spaghetti and meatball meal with a glass of wine.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to:
VNA Home Health and Hospice
50 Foden Rd.
South Portland, Maine 04106
Ruth E. Coron Libby
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Libby
May 12, 2011
Little Sister I will always Remember the times you and I got in trouble when we were growing up and and your fighting my battles.
Love
Until we all meet again
God Bless
Your Brother
Seth and Susan Bubar
May 12, 2011
Kathleen,
We are so sorry about the passing of your mom. We do know however, that she is in a better place and with your dad. You and your entire family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth Manaster /Deirdre Smith
May 12, 2011
Kat,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our deepeset sympathy to you and your family; our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Linda Hennebury
May 12, 2011
Kat:
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved mother. I will keep her in my prayers. Her journey has ended and she is at peace.
Linda
May 11, 2011
Mom, Dale and I miss you so much already, the house is very empty without you and we miss your sense of humor. I know that you are with dad and you are painless. You taught us so much and showed us what love was all about.
Miss you and love you.
Dale and Carolyn
Kathleen
May 11, 2011
Mom - You will be missed by so many and remembered with love by all. Give dad, grammy,grampy and Tina a hug and kiss from me. I know they were all there waiting for you. I love you
Annette Britting
May 10, 2011
Dearest Grammy, you are greatly missed already. I will always love you! XOXO
May 10, 2011
Carolyn and Dale,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth.
She was such a special person to all of us.
I will always remember her and Bob and how much fun we had with both of them.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
With Sympathy, The Fossetts.
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