Ruth Adams Towle

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Ruth Adams Towle

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TOWLE, Ruth Adams, 88, FORT FAIRFIELD, at Presque Isle, May 17, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.

FORT FAIRFIELD – Ruth Adams Towle, 88, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, May 17, 2011, at a Presque Isle nursing facility, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 16, 1923, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Edmond L. and Elizabeth (Ruest) Adams.

Ruth was a lifelong resident of Fort Fairfield and graduated from the Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1941. She and her high school sweetheart, Hiram E. “Himie” Towle, were married on May 27, 1944, and remained partners for life for over fifty-seven years until his death on October 31, 2001.

Ruth’s passions in life were always her family, church, and friends. She was a lifelong communicant of the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church in Fort Fairfield, and a fifty plus year member of the Fort Fairfield Daughters of Isabella, Santa Maria Circle Number 427.

Ruth was first and foremost a dedicated homemaker to her family. Her reputation as an excellent cook and baker was known far and wide. Her one special hobby was golf, and she enjoyed being a member of the Aroostook Valley Country Club, Fort Fairfield, for many years. She was also a member of the Northern Maine Senior Ladies Golf Association for several years. After retiring, Ruth and her husband, Hiram, spent some of the best winter months of their lives in Winter Park, Florida, enjoying golfing with many close friends and family.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was predeceased by an infant son, Edmond A. “Eddie” Towle; three brothers: Thomas, George and Robert Adams.

She is survived by her six children: Carmen Towle Reller of Fort Fairfield and St. Pete Beach, Fla., Hiram E. Towle III of Fort Fairfield, Stephen Towle and his wife, Gloria (Currie) of Easton, Thomas Towle and his wife, Susan (Dyer) of Fort Fairfield, Peter Towle of Fort Fairfield, Paul Towle and his wife, Jane (Bernard) of Presque Isle. Ruth was “Grammy Towle” to twelve grandchildren: Kevin Campbell of Durham, NH, Kimberly Campbell Johnson of West Warwick, RI, Christopher Campbell of Fort Fairfield, Danielle Wayland of New Boston, NH, Hiram Towle IV of Greenwood, Landon, Morgann, Kelsey, Shannon and Ian Towle, all of Fort Fairfield, Justin and Jacob Towle, both of Presque Isle; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was predeceased by many of her extended family and friends, but she still enjoyed the company of her sisters-in-law, Marcia Adams of Fort Fairfield, Clara Towle Hussey of Mars Hill, Mavis Towle of Fort Fairfield; brother-in-law, Harold Kinney of Presque Isle and Easton; and niece, Judy (Smith) Young of Fort Fairfield; and a very special lifelong friend, Anna Marie Putnam of Limestone.

Ruth was very appreciative of the kind and professional care she received from the staff at Leisure Village and the Presque Isle Nursing Home and Hospice Care during the past few months.

Friends called Friday, May 20, 2011, from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, where a vigil service was conducted at 7 p.m., by the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church, 147 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie celebrant. Interment was held after the mass at the St. Denis Catholic Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the St. Denis Parish Hall, after the interment service. In lieu of flowers, those who, wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Towle to the Fort Fairfield Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 201, Fort Fairfield, 04742. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.