Ruth Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Cosman
1940-2019
With sorrow, the family of Ruth Elizabeth (Kilpatrick)
Cosman, wife of the late Lawrence Cosman, announce her peaceful
passing, on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at home. Born
September 2, 1940 in Florenceville NB, she was the only child of the
late Emery and Alberta (Caldwell) Kilpatrick.
Anybody who knew Ruth would usually comment how she seemed to
be so full of energy, that she seemed to know everyone and that her
door was always open. Ruth loved to help those in need and she loved
visitors. Before being somewhat immobilized by age, Ruth loved to
travel, across Canada and even overseas, to visit her children and
grandchildren. She was fiercely proud of her family. Her love of
plants and cactus also kept her busy. For many years she was an active
congregation member of the Church of St Andrew and St David and was a
formidable force in the church kitchen cooking for charity and
community suppers. Ruth had a giving heart and was involved in various
charities. She always loved those organizations that worked closest
with the most vulnerable in society.
Ruth worked as a nurse in the Royal Victorian Order of
Nursing for many years prior to having children. Later when her
children were grown, she went back to nursing both privately and at
St. Joseph’s hospital. She always said how much she loved
working with and helping people. St. Joseph’s always held a
special spot in her heart whether it was her memories of working there
when she was young or in her middle age, or her patient visits as a
birthing mother or eventual visits as a
senior.
Ruth is survived by her sons: Gregory (Crystal), Jeffrey
(Judi), and Jim (Julie); daughter, Colleen (Keith); grandchildren:
Bradley, Jacob (Wendy), Chantel, Emi, Polly, Nicholas, Petra,
Annalise, Mackenzie, Taylor, and Grace, and great grandchild
Kayden.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday, February
11, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held
from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 12,
2019 at 2 pm. Remembrances to Romero House or a charity of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by the
family.
www.brenansfh.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruth Elizabeth Kilpatrick Cosman 19402019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick