Steven E. Ridley, 67, of Nobleboro, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 12. Steve was born in Lewiston and moved to Nobleboro, with his parents, as a toddler in 1952. He attended Nobleboro Central School and graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1969. He then attended college in Mitchell, S.D. He lived in Nebraska for a few years in the 1970s.
Steven worked in a variety of retail settings throughout his adulthood. He was a successful gardener and turned many gardens into beautiful spaces. His other interests included zoos, the world’s religions, and politics.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mona.
Steven is survived by father, Malcolm; sister, Kathleen and husband William; children, Sarah, Iain and wife Tatiana, and Steven; grandchildren, Cody, Kaleigh, Catherine, and Elizabeth; nephew, Andrew and wife Edwina; and nieces, Tessa and husband Peter, and Anne.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be at a later date.
If desired, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, PO Box 234, Boothbay, ME 04537; or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
