Mary Ellen Brooks Robshaw passed away Sat July 16, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Freeport, after a short illness, in peace and with her family by her side.

She was born April 27, 1942, in Sweden, Maine, the daughter of William Ridlon and Evelyn (Moore) Ridlon.

In 1960, Mary wed Harvey Brooks. They made their home in Freeport and raised five children together.

On December 3, 2011, she married Phillip Robshaw and they made their home in Woolwich.

Mary enjoyed spending her time with her children and many grandchildren.

She loved sewing and crafting and always shared her beautiful and sometimes whimsical creations as gifts to family and friends.

Ming and Buffy, her beloved dogs, were a very important part of her life.

She is survived by her loving husband Phillip of Woolwich, her sister Gail Bartlett of Sweden, sons Timothy Brooks of Tampa, FL, Thomas Brooks and his wife Kelly of Topsham, and three daughters, Teresa Safford and Dan Bisson of Cundy’s Harbor, Tina Baily and husband Kenneth Baily of Durham, Tracy Brooks and husband Gary Crone of Freeport, nine grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Mary is predeceased by her mother and father, and three brothers, Maynard, Robert and Stanley Ridlon.

A service will be held Sat July 23, 2016, at 1 PM, at Sweden Community Church, Route 93, Sweden, Maine.

A special thank you to Hospice of Maine for their kindness and support.