RUTH M. LINT

MARS HILL and EASTON – Mrs. Ruth M. Lint, 74, wife of Maurice B. Lint, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at a Bangor health care facility after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Bridgewater, the daughter of Clarence L. and Mildred (Ewings) MacPherson. Ruth was a graduate of the Bridgewater High School, Class of 1954, and was married to Maurice B. Lint, Oct. 20, 1972. She was a member of T.O.P.S. at both the Mars Hill and Easton chapters. Ruth was a devoted member of Easton Pentecostal Church and greatly enjoyed painting and knitting. Mrs. Lint was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Maurice B. Lint of Mars Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Diane MacPherson of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Nina R. and Ernest Ladner of Bowdoin, and Kimberly Cumming of Richmond; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Jeffrey Maurice and Wanda Lint of New Denmark, New Brunswick, and Todd Bliss John and Teresa Lint of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Betty MacPherson of Bellingham, Mass., and the Rev. Howard and Jean MacPherson of Bridgewater; one sister and brother-in-law, Reta and Harlan Hersey of Bridgewater; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, including a special uncle, the Rev. Clair MacPherson of Waxahachie, Texas. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Easton Pentecostal Church, 67 Bangor Road, Easton. The funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Easton Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Andrew DeRier officiating. Interment will be held after at Pine Tree Cemetery, Easton. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held at Easton Pentecostal Church after the interment service. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Lint to Ronald McDonald House, 654 State St., Bangor, ME 04401. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield.