ROCHESTER - Mary Rubina (Ruby) Costantino died on April 10, 2023 at the age of 88.
Ruby grew up in Strafford with her parents, John and Edith Woods, brother, William, and twin sisters, Edith and Fran. She has happy memories and stories of farm life and the one room schoo house. She remembers taking the school bus to school, which was a station wagon. She also enjoyed participating in plays that were held at the Grange Hall.
In 1956 she married Robert W. Costantino in a candlelight ceremony in Center Strafford Baptist Church. They had two children, three granddaughters, and a great-grandson.
Ruby worked for the Rochester School District after her children were grown. Ruby enjoyed reading, playing the piano, and spending time with her family.
The family wants to thank Watson Fields of Dover for the wonderful care they provided to her for the last 9 months.