HARBORSIDE – Ruby Strout Howard, 92, died May 9, 2012, at an Ellsworth health care facility. She was born April 13, 1920, in Harrington, the daughter of Ansel and Viola (Kennedy) Strout.
Ruby attended school in Harrington and graduated from Harrington High School. She married Robert Howard Sr. and they raised four children. They farmed together and raised hens. Ruby also worked at a wreath factory and raked blueberries. She belonged to Brooksville Snowmobile Club, which she loved and usually was head of the pack.
She is survived by son, Alan Howard and wife, Diantha, of Grand Isle, Vt.; daughter, Jane Sawyer and partner, Molly Boring, of Harborside; special daughter-in-law, Sally Howard of Bucksport; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Wright of Ellsworth; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; sons, Robert Jr. and Paul Howard; brothers, Derwood and Preston Strout; and sister, Virginia Kennedy.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at Evergreen Cemetery, Harborside, with the Rev. Sara H. Huisjen. Those who desire may make contributions in Ruby’s memory to Hancock County Homecare & Hospice, P.O. Box 156, Blue Hill, ME 04614. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St., Blue Hill. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.