Mary Lee Rushmore, 79, of New Harbor, died at home on March 17. She was born Jan. 3, 1934 in Mineola, N.Y. and attended Quaker schools: Friend’s Academy (NY), George School (PA) and Earlham College (IN).
After college, Mary Lee was a guide at the United Nations in New York City. Her love of history and current events led her to obtain a master degree in education from Hofstra College in New York. She then taught middle school social studies in the Rye, N.Y. school system. Mary Lee loved to travel, and had been to every continent. She used her experiences and photos to inform others.
Upon retirement, Mary Lee moved to New Harbor. She enjoyed the beauty of the rugged coast of Maine. Her Quaker faith led her to be a voice for the needy and underprivileged. She was an active volunteer with the Bristol Lions, Friends of Colonial Pemaquid, and the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP).
She is survived by her sister, Carly Hellen of Durham, N.H.; and brother, Steve Rushmore of New York City, N.Y.
A private family celebration of her life will be held later this year.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
