Ruth Alice Proctor passed away from complications of Parkinson's Disease on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Ruth was born on July 5, 1962 in Kittery Maine, to Donald and Charlotte Blaisdell Proctor. She graduated from York High School and Becker College in Leicester, Massachusetts.

Ruth is predeceased by her life partner Steve Tetreault, parents Charlotte and Donald Proctor, paternal grandparents Randall and Ruth Proctor, maternal grandparents, James and Marion Blaisdell.

She is survived by her sister Pamela Thivierge and husband Dennis of Concord, NH and nephews, Colby and Cooper Thivierge of Concord, NH, uncle Henry Blaisdell of York, ME, aunt Margo Mercier of Auburn, Maine and many cousins, ( many of whom helped watch over her during her illness).

She made a wonderful difference owning her own preschool in York (Strawberry Patch Nursery School) teaching many children, working at Kittery Trading Post, and enjoying time with family, friends and her furbabies, sharing her heart, smiles, and laughter. She joined and was an active member of Rainbow For Girls York Assembly #23 in 1974 and then Eastern Star in 1981. She loved taking care of her gardens and living near her grandparent's(Blaisdell Brother's Family Farm). She loved being surrounded by family. Living in her home that she and her Mom built in 1989 brought her great joy. It was truly a wonderful sanctuary. The birds and deer gave her a beautiful send off as did her precious kitty, Mystic.

We appreciate and are grateful for everyone who has been involved in providing care for her throughout her illness. Thank you so much!
Rest in peace Ruthie! Until we meet again! We love you!

Services: Graveside services will be held at First Parish Cemetery,180 York Street, York, Maine, on Thursday April 9, 2026 at 1:00p. In Lieu of flowers Memorial donations can be made to:York Hospital Home Care, York Ambulance Association, York Village Fire and Rescue, Cornerstone Hospice, Home Instead of Wells, ME. or Cornerstone Caregivers of Dover, NH.