Ruth Wade

ROCKPORT - Ruth M. Wade, 90, went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, following a brief illness, Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born in Claremont, NH, November 4, 1934, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Doris Gowdy Sims. After the passing of her mother when she was just 9 years old, Ruth was raised by her father. Graduating as Valedictorian of her class from Camden High School. Later she began taking night courses, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Education. Following high school Ruth married Robert Wade. In 1957, Ruth purchased the property in Rockport, where they resided until Mr. Wade's passing in 2001. Throughout the years, Ruth kept busy managing the 'business of the family'. She always made sure her eight children were fed, cared for, and attended Christian School. Ruth taught at South Hope Christian School and later Pen Bay Christian School.
Ruth had a strong faith in Jesus, and was an active member of West Rockport Baptist Church. She served the church in multiple capacities including Sunday School Superintendent and organist. She was a Biblical scholar and prayer warrior and supported mission work and other charities.
When not busy at the church or home, Ruth found time to complete extensive family genealogical records, researching and maintaining family trees as far back as the Mayflower. Ruth was also an active member of the Mayflower Society. Predeceased by her husband Robert Wade in 2001; and a brother Roger W. Sims; Ruth is survived by her children, Thomas Wade and his wife Theresa of Rockport, Rosemarie Harter of Rockport, Molly Connor and her husband Robert of Rockwell, NC, Lorraine Robertson and her husband Rusty of Eddington, ME, William Wade and his wife Sandra of Bedford, NH, Emily House and her husband Dana of Somerville, ME, Daniel Wade and his wife Portia of Bozrah, CT, Andrew Wade and his wife Zoey of Wuhan, China; a brother David Smis and his wife Wilma of Carriere, MS; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2025 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street Rockland, where a Celebration of her life will be held immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Ruth will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to her favorite charity, the Bangladesh Ministries, The Widows Friend, P. O. Box 103, Forestdale, MA 02644.2d:{"dat