NEW SWEDEN – An angel came down from heaven Sept. 30, 2010, and carried Collyn Conrad Ruggles to the arms of his Heavenly Father. Waiting for him at heaven’s gate was his great-grandma, Fran Ruggles, who now cradles and rocks him in the glory of heaven’s splendor. Sweet little Collyn came into this world June 10, 2010, a precious gift loaned to us by our Father in heaven. His time on Earth was short, but he was a ray of sunshine that could light up a room, bring a smile to all who came in contact with him, lifts a heavy heart just to be in his presence, and gave us foretaste of what a child was meant to be. Jesus taught, “Let the little children come unto me.” Collyn had a special place in our Savior’s heart and now spreads his angel wings and flies. He will always be remembered and loved by all now left to finish their Earthly journey before joining him in the graciousness of our God. He is survived by his dad, Rick Ruggles; his mom, Darci St. Pierre; his sister, Jenessa St. Pierre; his brother, Jaimen Chasse; grandparents, Joe Ruggles and Betsy Hallett of Mars Hill, Betty Peck of Beverly, Mass., Tammy Hatch of Boothbay Harbor and Jacques St. Pierre of Van Buren; great-grandparents, Dick Ruggles of New Sweden, Leroy Hatch of Waterville, June Castonguay of Boothbay and Gisele St. Pierre of Van Buren; and great-great-grandmother, Marilyn Howard of Houlton. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Collyn’s life will be held 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church with Pastor Gordon Compton officiating. Memorials in Collyn’s memory may be made to Central Aroostook Humane Society Animal Shelter, 26 Cross St., Presque Isle, ME 04769.
COLLYN CONRAD RUGGLES
