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Ruth Peters Obituary
Peters, 86
WESTBROOK -- Ruth Elizabeth Peters, 86, of Spring Street, Westbrook, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the Springbrook Nursing Home.
She was born in Hanover, Mass., the daughter of Philip and Agnes (Redmond) Batchelder. She was raised in in Belfast before moving to Westbrook.
Ruth worked for Goodwin's Red & White Store, Weyerhauser, and most recently for the Westbrook School Department before retiring.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Peters in 2006.
She loved dancing with her husband, snowmobiling, boating and camping on Sebago Lake, and spending summers at their camp on Spruce Head Island. She enjoyed taking long rides and sight-seeing, traveling to different destinations.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Barbara Kelly of Westbrook; a sister, Nancy Smith of Hartland, Vt.; two grandchildren, Carol Tapley and David Tapley of Westbrook; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Addison Tapley.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
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Sherry (Stackhouse) Libby
April 5, 2011
Barbie ~ I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I have such wonderful memories of her especially when we all tented on Frye Island. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Stackhouse
March 30, 2011
Barbara~ So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. She was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sally & Ron Maxim
March 30, 2011
Barbie ~ so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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