Ruby J. Anning
1933-2020
We are sad to announce the passing of Ruby Jean Anning at the
Passamaquoddy Lodge on Thursday, November 26, 2020, after a long
battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born to Robert and Mona
Stewart of Campbellton, New Brunswick on November 21, 1933. Ruby was
predeceased by her husband Robert Anning, her parents, sister Doris
and brother Irby. She is survived by her brother Elwin, and her nieces
and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her chosen family Elda and
John Bailey, Shelley Hooper (Robert), Morgan Bailey (Christopher
Burt), Sophie, Samuel and Justin and her dear friend Marion
Brien.
After earning her Teaching Certificate at Acadia University,
Ruby married Robert Anning and moved to St. Andrews, NB. She taught
elementary and high school levels in the St. Andrews area for over 30
years. During her tenure at Sir James Dunn Academy, she taught English
and many of her students say they remember and use the many lessons
she taught them. Ruby coached basketball of which she was very proud,
and she also supervised the library and taught students the Dewy
Decimal System. Ruby helped students in so many ways, at times opening
her home to them and treating them as her own.
Ruby’s summers were spent at her cottage on Chamcook Lake
where, for years, she enjoyed entertaining and cooking. She attained
her Education Degree by attending summer courses at Acadia University.
Many winters found her curling with the Business Girls of Heather
Curling Club.
She made many lists and little notes, and they can still be
found intermingled with all the memories we have collected over the
years. Ruby’s love of cats was shown by her large collection
throughout her home. She was a wonderful knitter and honoured us with
her gifts of sweaters, mitts, and socks. She made spectacular quilts
and again gifted them to many.
As requested, there will be a graveside service for family
and friends at a date to be determined. In her memory, we suggest the
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Charlotte County Cancer, NB Alzheimer’s
Society, or a donation of your choice.
We appreciate all the kindness and compassion everyone at
Passamaquoddy Lodge showed to Ruby in her final years. We would also
like to thank the staff at McLay’s Oak Bay Haven for the wonderful
care given to her while she was a resident there.
19332020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruby J Anning 19332020..
Décès pour la Ville: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick