Lewiston- Angela Marie Ridley, 34, formerly of Lisbon Falls and now of Lewiston, died at Central Maine Medical Center because of a drug overdose on Wednesday May 16, 2018. Angela was born on April 22, 1984 in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Kevin Ridley and Carol Merrill. She attended local schools graduating from St. Dominic's High School in the class of "2003". She then attended Mr. Bernard's School of Hair Fashion from which she graduated in 2004. Angela and her twin sister had a special bond that only twins understand. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, making and selling jewelry and styling hair. She loved animals, especially her dog "Lady". She loved people without judgment, making new friends and always tried to help those less fortunate and enjoyed "Lots" of conversation. Angela will always be remembered for her radiant smile, love of people and beautiful blue eyes that lit up any room.
Angela is survived by her loving family: her father and stepmother: Kevin and Verla Ridley of Lisbon, her mother and stepfather: Greg and Carol Merrill of Lisbon, twin sister: Michelle Ridley of Lisbon, brother and wife: Kevin and Emma Ridley of Bushell, Florida, stepsister and husband: Leah and Cam Dufour of Augusta, her grandparents: Ralph and Lorraine Sawyer of Poland, John and Peggy Ridley of Lisbon, stepsisters: Olivia Merrill of Lewiston, Sierra Merrill of Phippsburg, stepbrother Brad Merrill of Topsham, companion: Keith McCluskey, nieces: Eloise and Eliza Ridley of Bushell, Florida, Nephew Jake Dufour, Uncle and Aunt: Todd and Kristine Ridley of Lisbon, aunt: Janis Dill of Ellsworth, cousins: Ben and Michael Ridley, Kait & Nick Dingley, Chris Gould, Ashley Edwards and Buddy Dill. Angela was predeceased by a nephew: Brooks J. Dufour on October 5, 2015.
You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Angela's guestbook at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be held at The Crosman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be celebrated at The Lisbon Falls Baptist Church in Lisbon Falls on Thursday at 1:00 PM. Committal Services will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Lisbon Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Angela's memory to: the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240. A Service of The Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252.
