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Ruth Carruthers

1925-2019

Ruth Carruthers

CHAPEL POINT, NB – Our mother, Ruth Carruthers, died Saturday, October 19, 2019.

During her struggle with dementia, she lived at the Rexton Lion’s Home, where she received the very best of care.  

Born August 24, 1925; she was the eldest daughter of Allison and Mary Mundle of Mundleville, NB.   She had four sisters; Lois in Calgary, and was predeceased by Alice, Helen and Elaine.

Dad always called her his bride. They were married in 1948 until he died in 2001. They had six sons, Ross (Noreen) Nackawic, NB; David (Lesley) Port Hawkesbury, NS; Murray (Anne) Digby, NS, Stephen (the late Mariette) Chapel Point, NB; Eric (Karen Hicks) Chapel Point, NB and Mark (Lorraine) Rexton, NB and a daughter, Helen Ryan (George) Chapel Point NB. They also loved their chosen son, Ronald J Robichaud "Tut" (Eleanor) Port Hawkesbury, NS. A mention of Brent Herridge and to many other junior hockey players that stayed with them over their Strait Pirate hockey days in Port Hawkesbury. Mommy loved to quilt and made baby quilts for all 17 grandchildren; Brent, Darren, Heather and Brittany Ryan; Alison and Robert; Ashley and Lindsay; Grant and Leanne, Dakota, Jade, Micah, Brady and Rice; Ashley and Adam. Jessica and Jennifer also called her Grammie.  She had 13 great grandchildren.

In 1946 she graduated from Mount Alison University, worked as a Dietitian at the Toronto General Hospital.  She returned home, married and while raising a large family, she taught Home Economics at the high school in Port Hawkesbury, NS.  She was a member and an Elder of St David’s United Church, Port Hastings, NS and very involved in UCW and Sunday School. After retirement, she moved back to the Rexton area and attended St. Andrews United Church. She had a passion for education, crosswords, reading and enjoyed the Canadian Federation of University Women Kent Book Club.

Her wonderful cooking and renowned beef stew, bread and great meals welcomed everyone.  The love of hockey, travel, and boat racing, she made life long friends.   Mom was a special lady to so many. She will be in our hearts forever.  The bus with the NB flag was the site at the races.

Her wish is there will be no visitation, cremation and the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 2:00 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Rexton, NB. 

Donations can be made towards her love for the mission fund through the United Church or to the Rexton Lions Nursing Home so others can be cared for like Mom was.

Arrangements are in care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).

 

 

Service Date
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Service Time
2:00 pm
Service Location
St. Andrew's United Church, Rexton

Visitation
Her wish is there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Requested Charity
United Church Mission Fund or Rexton Lions Nursing Home