Todd moved to Charleston, South Carolina, a short time ago. Todd’s growing interest in Web creation as a hobby grew, so he put his skills to good use and developed a Web design business, AfterFive By Design. Todd and Shelly returned to Maine and raised their two children, Ryan and Kayle, in Sanford.
Todd’s early education was in Oakland, and he graduated from Presque Isle High School.Īfter graduating, Todd married his high school sweetheart, Shelly Clark. TODD MORRISSETTEĬHARLESTON, South Carolina – Todd Morrissette, 55, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born to Harold and Anita (Audet) Morrissette on February 20, 1966, in Waterville. Vernon Road, in Augusta, on Monday, November 29, at 1 p.m.Īs a longtime lover of all animals, her wish was to have donations made in her name to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901, in lieu of flowers. Per Ruth’s request, there will be no services other than a graveside service at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, on the Mt. Cash Bizier, of Oakland her sister Rebecca Clifford, of Shawmut her brother William Lawrence and his wife Elaine, of Benton, and her brother Earl Lawrence and his wife Carol, of Benton many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her neice, Shannon (Buker) Bizier, and her husband Jeremiah, of Oakland her grandchildren, Martina and D. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Harold, her parents, her sisters, Iva Carter, Alma Mower, Priscilla Wing, and Olive Chapman, and her brothers, Norman Lawrence, Floyd Lawrence, Colby Lawrence and Melvin Lawrence. Even though she lived the words daily, she did not feel complete until she was properly baptized. The day she was baptized eight years ago was one of the happiest moments of her life. She also began to attend church regularly with her brother, Billy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was proud of their every achievement. They wrote many songs together and played in several bands that performed locally when they lived in Connecticut and Maine.Īfter the passing of her husband in 2009, she moved from Winslow to Oakland with her niece, Shannon, and family. That was what she missed the most when Harold passed away – their beautiful music. She sang and played guitar alongside her husband throughout their almost 65 years of marriage. Music was a big part of her life, both while growing up and into her married life.
From the time of her birth to the time of her death, Ruth nourished those around her with her unconditional love and music. She was like a mother to many, but especially to her great niece, Shannon, who she influenced and raised. She had a unique way with children and knew the art of reverse psychology before it was even a thing. Although they were never able to have any biological children of their own, she would babysit many of her nieces and nephews throughout the years. Ruth attended Fairfield schools and married her late husband, Harold Buker, also of Fairfield, on September 2, 1944. She adapted to make things work for her, so much that most people didn’t even know she ever had polio. This never stopped her from doing anything she wanted to do, though. With therapy, she eventually regained the use of her legs and her right arm, but had only limited mobility in her left arm for the remainder of her life. When she was 10 years old, Ruth contracted Polio and was completely paralyzed for some time.
When asked where she grew up, she would proudly say, “I was born and brought right up in Fairfield.” She was one of 12 children and she cherished her relationships with all her siblings and their families. Ruth was born on July 28 1926, the daughter of Mabel (Crockett) and Earl Lawrence Sr. OAKLAND – Ruth Marie (Lawrence) Buker, 95, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, following a lengthy battle with peripheral vascular disease.
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