Ruth Catherine (Shannon) Chandler
1938-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ruth Catherine
Chandler, loving wife of the late David Chandler, announce her passing
on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in
Fredericton. Born in Saint John on July 12, 1938, she was a
daughter of the late John and Ruth (Turner) Shannon.
In her earlier years, Ruthie worked at the Moncton Airport,
Saint John Drydock, Red Rose Tea and Canuck Pottery. She
loved her times camping and also enjoyed bingo, darts and
knitting. Most of all she treasured the times spent with her
family and especially cherished the moments with her
grandchildren.
Ruthie will be lovingly remembered by her sons, David
Chandler (Wanda) of Moncton and Jimmy Chandler of Saint John;
daughters, Patty Chandler of Ontario, Lynn Gillespie (Wayne) and Tina
Chandler (Bobby) all of Saint John; 16 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several
nieces and nephews and extended family. In addition to her
husband and parents, Ruthie was also predeceased by her sister,
Carole; brothers, Bobby and Johnny and grandson, David.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with
visitation on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM from
Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place in
Fernhill Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Saint
John SPCA Animal Rescue or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruth Catherine Shannon Chandler 19382018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
