STRONG – Ruth Amy (Kennedy) Seavey, 76, of Strong, died peacefully in her home on August 27, 2014.
She was born in New Vineyard on April 22, 1938, the youngest child of Earle H. And Lillian I. (Philbrick) Kennedy.
She was educated in the schools of New Vineyard and Strong. Ruth married Raymond L. Seavey on November 10, 1955. She worked in local shoe factories until they closed and then she did home care which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Ruth enjoyed her friends and family and she always felt that her friends were part of her family. She liked dancing, swimming at Porter Lake, lawn sales and hunting. Sunday dinners with her family or any opportunity to have a gathering at her home made her happy and she enjoyed hearing everyone having a good time. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and most young children were drawn to her. This must have been her philosophy; when a child is brought into this world, they need to be nurtured and protected, they learn what they observe and if they observe respect and kindness, that will be part of their nature.
She is survived by; her son, Peter Seavey and wife Shelley; her daughter, Raylene Tolman and husband Lester; her special niece, Ella Rogers and husband Bill; her grandchildren, Jeremy Seavey, Chase Seavey and fiance Bethany, Tabatha Seavey and fiance Glen, and Amy Pinkham; her great grandchild, Autumn Rich; her brother, Robert Kennedy and wife Sue; her sister, Sylvia McLain; her brother in-law, Donald Seavey; many nieces and nephews; special friend Fred Howard and his wonderful family.
She was predeceased by; her parents; her husband, Raymond Seavey; her sisters, Marie Granger and Nathalie Ballou; her brothers, Berton Makinen, Clifford Makinen, and Collins Kennedy; her nephew Lawrence Granger.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), 361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, ME 04330.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at the Village Cemetery in Strong with Rev. Richard Waddell officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ruth at Franklin Shoe. She was a nice person to work with. Always had a smile for everyone.
We will miss her smile and the chats we had with her and Fred while they were taking their walk on Pillsbury Road. She was a good neighbor who will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Our sincere condolences to the whole family…she was a very special lady and will be missed…
So sorry for your loss
Love this lady. Will miss her wonderful smile.
Ruth was a very, very, very ,nice lady. I also worked with her at the shoe factory. I remember years ago when a few friends and I went to visit Ruth and Raymond and we had a few drinks and played guitar and sang, they really loved it a lot! I am very glad to have known them. R.I.P.
So very sorry for your loss. Ruth was a very nice lady, who always had a smile on her face.
My sincere condolences Peter,Raylene,Les,Shelley and Ella and family.Ruth was a great woman and she will be missed.Take comfort she is with Raymond waltzing across heaven.
We met Ruth at the Fox Den for Sunday night dances, Boy she was a Peach of a gal! She just loved to smile , dance , and meet and talk to people. So sorry to hear about her passing.
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a nice person my condolences to the family. R.I.P. Ruth.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We had some good times with Ruth and Raymond when we were younger. She was a nice lady always had a smile on her face…RIP
As a kid you bought me X-mas presents and school clothes, hid Easter eggs in your house, Had a huge Thanksgiving meal ready when the “Men” returned from a day of hunting.
As an Adult you always had kind words of praise for me, with great interest for my family. If I had the opportunity to plow your drive way, you always had a few extra quarters for my son.
And you have always called me Little Garold. LOL
You Will be missed… LOVE YA
Ruth and I worked together at Farmington Shoe for many years. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. RIP Ruth.
Ruth was a wonderful ladyshe will be missed by manyit is my belief that she is reunited with her love Raymondand they are waltzing across heavenholding each other
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, sweet lady. Her great smile and wonderful spirit will be greatly missed. Roberta I am sure you are right she IS waltzing across heaven with Raymond.
Condolences to Ruth’s family and special friend Fred. Feel content and proud that you made her passing easier by allowing her wish to be in her own home to be fulfilled. I am sure she is saying Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up acrost the road from Ruth an Raymond Pete Raylene my brother Lee and i were quite the foursome. I remember so many memorable time. some of my faverite times were helping Ruth clean house on Saturday morning and than her takeing myself Norma and Raylene to the rummage sale. She was a wonderful loveing careing woman and will be dearly missed
A wonderful lady, will be missed greatly. Thank you for showing me and mine kindness and compassion.
Ruth was such a nice friendly lady, worked with her at Farmington shoe, always had a smile on her face, thinking of her and Her Family…she will be missed…
Ruth was a lovely lady,she will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Ruth always had a smile on her face and we know she loved going to yard sales.
She will be missed on our road.
you are the most amazing lady i’ve known all my life, the love you shared with me will always have a special place in my heart,the love you showed your children and mine ,will stay with me forever i love you auntie,give uncle raym that special hug he shared with us all, have a dance for, raylene and one for me
So Very Sorry For Your Loss.
Yes, we are all going to miss Ruth………As I sit at my computer and look out at the Pillsbury road memories flood my mind….of kneeling down in the flower bed and glancing up towards the road to see the friendly wave & catching smile- that lingers in my mind–frequently she would stop to chat……0n many walks down the Pillsbury Road, Ruth would call out for me to wait for her and we would amble on with a wonderful visit….and….then one day she Tells me”You NEED to meet my brother-in-law. He has a dog & skis. You are both alone and should not be!”
God Bless You Ruth Seavey ! You will certainly will be missed but now you are in the arms of Peter & Raylene’s Dad dancing in the Light of Heaven! Love You Girl!
All my tears have reached the sea
..part of you will live in me…..way down deep inside my heart…the days keep comming with out fail…a new wind is gonna find your sail….thats where your journey starts…you’ll find better love strong as it ever was ,deep as a river runs, warm as the morning sun,…..please remember me…..rip aunt ruth..
.Peter, Shelley and family
Sorry to hear of your loss, Met Ruth at different events, and was always so nice and friendly, May she rest in peace,
Sheri and Rod