RUTH L. NAPLES, age 94, of River Road in Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Buckfield, Maine on September 7, 1921, a daughter of Ormsby & Agnes (Winslow) Warren. Ruth was educated in Buckfield and Canton Schools and graduated from Canton High School in 1939. She was employed by the Diamond Match Company for 8 years.
Ruth met the love of her life ENRICO NAPLES while he was delivering meat at a general store in Canton, Maine. Enrico was drafted shortly after and went into the service; it would be 4 years later before they reconnected. Since then they celebrated 58 years of marriage together and raised 8 children. In March of 1953, Enrico bought Ruth the house of her dreams, which became the Naples family home, and a successful family business known as NAPLES PACKING CO, INC. Ruth worked side by side with Enrico for many years as the bookkeeper, all while raising their 8 children.
In addition, Ruth touched the lives of many over her years and will be remembered for her selfless giving. She was a passionate scrap booker of world events and an avid letter writer having hundreds of pen pals throughout her lifetime, including political figures and spouses that are part of her scrapbook collection. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and crocheting and sharing these activities with well-known people like, Margaret Chase Smith and Marjorie Standish.
She enjoyed, along with her friends, horseracing, Country Western music and attended many country music shows as well as followed well-known country western musicians. Ruth loved Tom Brady, the New England Patriots, and her daily trips to McDonalds where she and Enrico socialized with many friends. Ruth enjoyed hosting birthday parties and other special events. She had a fond friendship with the Sisters of St. Chretienne who taught at St. Theresa’s School. Together, she and Enrico enjoyed helping the sisters out in any way they could.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Enrico D. Naples, Sr. She is survived by her children Eddy D. Naples and wife, Marie of Mexico, Ginger L. Patterson and husband, Allan of Mexico, Penny J. Laplante and husband David of Waterville, Mitzie J. Naples of Bethel, Candy M. Kersey and husband, Mike of Weld, Cindy L N. Ross and husband, Bruce of Dixfield, Enrico D. Naples, Jr. and fiancé, Joan Wood of Mexico, and Catherine Napolitano Ross and fiancé Peter Puiia of Peru. Her surviving grandchildren include: Emily and Neil Naples, Craig Surrette, Jennie Hebert, Jaime Arsenault, Matthew Laplante, Chris Laplante, Eli Mann, Kathleen Kersey, Michael Kersey, Jr., Enrico Ross, Spencer Ross, Hunter Ross, Jessica Naples, Mark Ross, Jr., Tim and Adriarna Ross, and sixteen great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s name to HOLY SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL at 115 Maine Avenue Rumford, ME 04276. A special thanks to the Rumford Hospital and in particular the Emergency Room Staff, Med Care Attendants, and Maine Medical Center ICU Staff.
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