SCARBOROUGH — Ruth H. Crocker, 90, of Scarborough, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2012, in Scarborough.

She was born in Kittery, the daughter of Axel and Sarah Eliza Ellis Brown. Ruth was educated in the South Portland schools and was a graduate of South Portland High School. She was also a member of the West Scarborough Methodist Church and a member of the VFW Post 832 in South Portland.

Surviving are her four children, Robert L. Heatley of Scarborough, James A. Heatley of South Portland, Paula Waterman of Scarborough and Mary Crocker of Illinois; seven sisters, Viola Silver of Westbrook, Margaret Davis of Omaha, Neb., Helen Perry of South Portland, Sonder Place of Florida, Evelyn St. Jean of South Portland, Madeline Duval of Scarborough and Beverly Colby of Casco; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

At Ruth’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home.