Ruth lived a happy and fulfilling life. A Wiscasset High graduate and a graduate of Northeastern Business School, she worked many years at Bath Iron Works as an expediter and buyer. In her retirement, she thoroughly enjoyed her home and family and sports.
She is survived by her two children, Peter Sarkis and Kaleele Sarkis-Ahlers, and two grandchildren, Georgia and Matthew Ahlers, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be held at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, High Street, Bath, on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lincoln Street, Bath, Maine, on Friday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s memory to: American Diabetes Association.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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