In Memory of

Mary

Ann

Ruel

(Ruel)

Obituary for Mary Ann Ruel (Ruel)

Mary Ann Ruel, 47 years, of Swampscott, MA, formerly of Lyman, ME, died February 8, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Mary was born in Biddeford, ME on June 24, 1968 a daughter of Leo and Nancy (Hammond) Ruel. She earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1990 from the University of New Hampshire and went on to earn her Masters in Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. She also completed an Associate’s degree in Graphic Design and Executive Mini-MBA in Strategic Leadership.

Mary worked for the NH Dept. of Environmental Services and AFL. She later received her real estate license while working for Keller-Williams with Gail Luchini selling property in the North Shore area of MA.

Mary enjoyed photography and was a Reiki master. She was an Energy Therapist and Life Coach with Manchester Healing Arts Center, the career that she was most passionate about. She also enjoyed hiking, cycling and crystal energy. Mary was an avid reader and started several book groups that became very social circles making numerous friends.

Mary is lovingly remembered by her parents, Nancy and Leo Ruel of Lyman; her sister, Patricia Ruel Hussey and her husband, Donald, of Lyman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Friends may visit on Saturday, February 13 from 11am to 1 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow later in the spring at Goodwins Mills Cemetery in Lyman on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1 pm.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to:
American Cancer Society
One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300
Topsham, ME 04086