NEWPORT – Ruth Helen Murphy, 95, died May 5, 2023, at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Ruth was born in Winterport on Oct. 29, 1927, to Cohen Mayhew and Helen (Woodman) Mayhew.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Sharlene Hill and her husband Samuel Hill Sr of West Gardiner, Dr. Lauren Mayhew of Biddeford, and Darlene Chadbourne of Palmyra; her grandchildren Paula Francis Thody and husband Chris Thody, Samuel Hill Jr, Bryan Fanjoy and partner Cheyan, Amanda Fanjoy and partner Jonathan, Eliza Kelsey, Shane Hill, Laurie Foustoukos, Nate Chadbourne and fiancée Mindy; great grandchildren Cheyenne Bereau, Jaylee Smith, Patricia Thody, Jasmine Smith, Rebekah Thody, Dreams Hill, Makayla Thody, Xavier Fanjoy, Camara Fanjoy, Kaiden Marston, Bryce Hill, Triton Hill, Oliver Hill, Remington Fanjoy, Taylor Hill, Hendrixx Hill, Chevelle Fanjoy.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband John H. Murphy; son George Francis Jr, son-in-law Aaron Chadbourne; great grandson Darius Hill.

Her Family would like to thank the hospital staff that cared for her at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.

Arrangements are in the care of Crosby & Neal in Newport Maine. A private family burial will be held later . A Celebration of life will be held on June 16. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com.

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