SEBAGO- Ruth Ann (Mulderig) Douglas, Age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday July 18, 2022 at 6:57 am after a long courageous battle with stage 4 renal failure. Dialysis was NOT her cup of tea.
She was born to the late Edward F. Mulderig and Madeline T. Lachance Mulderig at the Webber hospital in Biddeford Maine on September 30, 1948.
After graduating from Old Orchard Beach High School, she enjoyed being a candy striper (pca) at several local nursing homes.
She met the love of her life, when 2 mothers met and became friends while working at Fairchilds Semiconductor. They swapped pictures of their children and there the love story began. Steve and Ruth met on January 29, 1969, and married April 19, 1969 and their love only grew everyday through the ups and downs of 53 years of marriage.
Ruth delivered mail for East Baldwin and then Sebago for 32 years. She was voted into office as a Sebago Town Selectperson for more than 8 terms, a total of 24 years.
After retiring from mail delivery, she worked as a switchboard operator for central registration at Bridgton Hospital.
Mom enjoyed spending time with her family and very close friends. She adored everyone, especially her grandchildren. She had 3 biological children and handfuls of others that called her Mom. She loved afternoons at the Sebago Town Beach with her kids, friends and community members. Another place she held dear in her heart was Barker Pond where our family spent many summers with The Anderson's Chase's & Dolloff families. She was an active member of the PTC while her children attended Sebago Elementary School. She enjoyed being a member of the Sebago Ladies Auxiliary. We remember her spending hours on the phone calling community members for donations of hot dogs and sides for bean suppers. She also enjoyed visits with Kenny & Vera Noble and long chats on the phone with her best friend Gail Irish.
She's predeceased by her parents, her brother Steve Mulderig and in-laws Philip S. Douglas and Lucretia D. Douglas; brother-in-law Abe Parker and many aunts uncles and cousins.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 53 years Philip S. (Steve) Douglas; Daughter Jody Blanchet and husband Scott; Daughter Heidi Theriault and husband Shannon; Son Scott S. Douglas and wife Lisa.
Ruth left behind her beautiful grandchildren who were her pride and joy.
Nathan Blanchet of Sebago, Melanie & Ron Hall of Valdosta Georgia, Hannah Burnell and Dayle Gray of Naples, Matthew Douglas of Harrison, Philip & Brady Burnell of North Waterboro, Nicole & Josh Shrier of Denmark, Seth Theriault of North Waterboro, and Ashley Hutchins and significant other Steve Vacchiano of Sebago. She was also predeceased by many loving pets.
She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her very first great grandchild to Mel & Ron. After her decision was made to stop dialysis, she was excited of the thought that she could be in the delivery room with Melanie while she gives birth in spirit.
She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Diana Letellier and her younger siblings, Terri Turgeon of Biddeford; Michelle Knaus of Scarborough; Madeline Mulderig of Farmington NH & Michael Mulderig of Saco. Also, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ruth's services will be held Saturday July 23, 2022, at the Sebago Town Hall, 418 Bridgton Rd Sebago ME, 04029. Visiting hours will be held from 1-3 PM, followed by a 3 PM funeral service, with a reception to immediately follow.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers please make donations to
Sebago Community Fire Dept
Sebago EMS or,
Sebago Volunteer Association or an animal rescue of your choice.