ROCKLAND – John Nicolas “Nick” Ruf, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025 after a long battle with C.O.P.D. He was 84.
Nick was a graduate of Colby College and also attended the University of Toronto. He worked for the State of Maine’s Office of Substance Abuse leading programs for OUI offenders. Nick loved reading, puzzles, music, and travel. He was smart and funny.
Nick was predeceased by his parents Louis and Bernice Ruf.
He is survived by his fourth wife, Louise MacLellan-Ruf of Rockland; and numerous friends of long standing.
A service is planned for the spring.
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