BIDDEFORD — Ruth B. Polito passed away March 22, 2015 at the Shaw House in Biddeford.
She was born on July 15, 1916 in Kennebunkport, the daughter of Frank and Mable Carll Bowley.
She attended Kennebunkport schools, graduating from Kennebunk High School in 1936.
Ruth worked at Kesslen Shoe for 15 years before venturing out on her own as a self-employed seamstress for over 38 years. She retired in 1989 and moved to Biddeford, settling in Saco in 1992.
Ruth was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Saco.
She loved to bowl, play bridge and make crafts.
Ruth is preceded in death by: her husband, Joseph Polito in 1975.
She is survived by: her daughter, Marlene Basinger of Biddeford; four grandchildren, Darren, Stephen Jr., Brad, and Chad; and seven great-grandchildren, Maximus, Alyssa, Arianna, Jacob, Owen, Ella, and Lily.
A family committal will be held at Arundel Cemetery in Kennebunk. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.
Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco.
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