Sallie L Whitney died April 28, 2023 at a Bangor rehab facility of illness. She was born June 14, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Mary Ruthven.
Sallie was an artist and a poet for most of her life.
Surviving in addition to her daughter, Amber Martin of Milford and her son, Johnathon Spinney of Ellsworth; are her sister, Kay Rij of California; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Sallie was pre-deceased by her brother, Fred Ruthven Jr; her two sons, Arthur Whitney and Mark Whitney; and one niece, Teresa Rij.
There will be a private burial.
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