AUBURN — Mary Frances Booth, 86, of Lewiston, died Friday, July 20, at the Hospice House in Auburn.
Mary was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Lewiston, to Bernard and Margaret Murphy Ricker. She was a 1943 graduate of Lewiston High School and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1947 from Emmanuel College in Boston, where she made life-long friends. She married Edward F. Booth in 1952. Although she taught kindergarten and was a substitute teacher for many years, Mary cherished her role as a loving wife to Ed and a nurturing mother to her daughters.
Mary was an active member of the former St. Patrick’s Church, serving as Eucharistic Minister and CCD teacher. She enjoyed her activities with St. Patrick’s Rosary Sodality, the Androscoggin County Retired Teachers Association, and LA Senior College. She volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and as a literacy volunteer.
Mary was a devoted wife, lovingly caring for her husband, Ed, who had MS. She was a wonderful sister and Grammy. She found great joy in supporting her children’s and grandchildren’s many endeavors. With an unfailingly positive attitude, a selfless approach to life and deep compassion, she was a model of kindness. Mary was adventurous and loved traveling with family and friends. She treasured her summers in Old Orchard Beach and was a devoted Jeopardy, Red Sox, and Celtics fan.
Mary’s caring, gentle spirit will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her three daughters, Martha Booth and husband, Larry Brown of East Boothbay, Margaret “Peggy” Noddin of Winthrop, and Mary Beth Booth and partner, Pat Raimondo of Austin, Texas; a brother, Bernard “Bud” Ricker and wife, Trudy of Lewiston; a sister, Geraldine “Gerry” Ricker of Lewiston; a sister-in-law, Mary Morrill of Alexandria, Va.; and two grandchildren, Kathleen “Katie” and Garrett Noddin.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1985.
Donations, condolences, and a photo tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com.
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