Marie Patricia "Pat" Hughes Ruff
Jun 15, 2012 12:00 am
LEWISTON -- Marie Patricia "Pat" Hughes Ruff, 86, of Canton passed away on May 31, 2012 at Marshwood's in Lewiston, with her friends, Mary and Brad, at her side.
She was born on June 7, 1924 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Francis and Marie Conway.
Pat married Dr. John Paul Hughes. They had many happy years together until his untimely death. In her later years, she married George Ruff of Rumford.
Pat had a full and wonderful life. She worked as a travel agent. She loved to dance, draw pictures, meet new friends as well as travel the world. She also was a history buff. She had great faith; her words of faith were "God will Provide."
Her caregiver, Faye Cureton, was like a daughter to her. They were together until Faye's untimely death in the sping of 2012.
Pat leaves behind a sister, Franny Conway of California; a sister-in-law, Anne Hughes of New York; and a special friend, Margie Vatteau of New York.
She was predeceased by her first husband, John Hughes; her second husband, George Ruff; and her parents, Marie and Francis Conway.
Pat will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.