Ruby E. Roberts, 69

STANDISH — Ruby E. Roberts, 69, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 ,at Mercy Hospital in Portland.

She was born in Portland on June 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Wendell and Edith (Douglas) Wiggin.

She will always be remembered for her love of family, gardening, birds, horses, camping and traveling.

Ruby is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Roberts; children, Dawn Roberts of Raymond, N.H., David Roberts of Standish, and Denise Simonsen of Tennessee; four stepchildren, Richard Jr., Laurie, Brice and Cyndie; a sister, Marjorie Tripp of North Baldwin; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

There will be a private graveside service officiated by Pastor Trent Boyd. A reception to celebrate Ruby’s life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 4 p.m., at the West Buxton Baptist Church, 62 Parker Farm Road, Buxton.

Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras/Neal & York Funeral Homes. Online condolence messages may be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pryor Mountain, Wild Mustang Center, PO Box 385, Lovell, WY 82431.