MONMOUTH – Iva E. Fox, 70, a resident of Academy Road, Monmouth, died Monday, May 14, at her home.

She was born Feb. 8, 1937, in North Waterford, the daughter of Chesley H. and Christine I. Burgess Rugg. She attended schools in North Waterford, East Stoneham and Bethel, graduating from Gould Academy in 1955.

On Jan. 6, 1956, in North Waterford, she married Paul C. Fox. They made their home in Norway before moving to Monmouth in the fall of 1957. She worked for several years for Wilson’s Dollar stores in Winthrop and later working for the state of Maine in the Department of Transportation for 27 years, holding various secretarial positions.

At the time of her retirement, she was senior administrative secretary to the commissioner. In 1993, she was a recipient of the David H. Stevens Award at the 43rd annual Department of Transportation Conference given by the MDOT in recognition of demonstrated transportation excellence.

Over the years, she had been active in the firemen’s auxiliary, a member of the UCC of the United Church of Monmouth, where she served on many committees. She was a member of the United Church Women, serving as its secretary and later as its president. She was a member of the church choir for many years.

After retirement, she co-chaired the Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Committee at Christmas for those in need. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading and time spent with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her flower gardens.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Curtis, and his wife, Debi and Kevin, and his wife, Tracy, all of Monmouth; grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, Paul and Christof Fox, Justin Fortier and Alex Fox; a brother, Carlton Rugg of Albany Twp; two sisters, Deanna Andrews of Auburn and Alberta Ridlon of Norway; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Barker.