BUXTON- Ruth A. Jewett, age 94, of River Road, passed away on May 21, 2015 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Allston, MA, on Nov. 20, 1920, daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys (Davies) Arenstrup.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree from Bates College, Ruth went on to proudly raise her family in Buxton.
Ruth will always be remembered as an avid gardener who meticulously cared for her gardens. She also enjoyed word puzzles, bird watching, traveling to locations such as Canada, Panama, Mexico, Arizona and California, and enjoyed raising cattle, chickens, and sheep.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband- Frank Jewett Jr.; son- Jonathan Jewett; and daughter- Meredeth Libby.
Ruth is survived by her son- Frank Jewett III and his wife Joan of Saco; six grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 26, from 6-8 PM, concluding with a time of sharing at 8 PM, at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route, Scarborough, Maine 04074 for the assistance they provided when Ruth's husband passed away.