Gerald J. Rutledge

Gerald J. Rutledge, 82, of Kittery, Maine passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 at Portsmouth Hospital. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Newton, Massachusetts a son of the late John and Mary (O’Malley) Rutledge. 

Gerald graduated High School in Wellesley, Massachusetts and then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Boston University. Gerald served in the United States Army. He worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, for 30 years, before retiring as a management analyst. 

Gerald was an avid reader and loved computers, walking, cross country skiing and line dancing. He was a kind and considerate man who was always willing to offer a helping hand, especially to his family who he loved to spend the majority of his time with. 

Gerald is survived by his wife of 29 years Joan H. (Faulkingham) Rutledge; his step-son Michael H. Bellemare of Rochester, NH and step-daughter Renee M. Bellemare or Berwick, ME; step-grandchildren Marissa and Kristen Blake; two brothers Michael Rutledge of York, ME and James Rutledge of Rockport, MA. He is predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. 

He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. 

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