Willow R. Runningwater
Willow R. Runningwater
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Willow R. Runningwater, 90, of Sedgwick, passed away on March 10, 2026, at NL Blue Hill Hospital, Blue Hill. Born October 23, 1935 in Baldwin, New York, to Stanley and Albertina Johnson, she was a professional artist known for her daily commitment to painting. Willow also found great joy in gardening, reading, writing, and crafting.
She is survived by her three children: Laurri Rundell of Brooklin; Scott Rundell of Hampstead, NC; and Carol Ritson of Springfield, VA, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4-6pm, Friday March 20, 2026 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street, Ellsworth. Burial will be at Rural Cemetery, Sedgwick.
Those who desire may make contributions in Willow's memory to the SPCA, 141 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME 04605.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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