Ina Ruth Everett
1940-2020
Ina Ruth Everett, April 8, 1940 – November 21,
2020
Ina Ruth Everett was born in Wilmot Parish, New Brunswick on
April 8, 1940, to Frank and (Helen) Mae McLean. She graduated from
Hartland High School in 1958, and then gained a college diploma in
Administration and Medical Records through correspondence courses with
the University of Toronto. Ina worked as an administrator for the
Fredericton Hospital until she married Floyd Emery Everett in 1966.
They started married life in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, then began their
family in East Lahave, eventually moving to First Peninsula, then on
to Moncton, New Brunswick. Ina worked her entire life in medical
administration: in hospitals, consultant physician offices and in the
evenings at home in medical transcription. Ina coordinated medical
internships, managed triage schedules for the Victorian Order of
Nurses, and then spent her later years working as a pharmacy
technician. She was well known for her excellent organizational
skills, friendly nature, forthright ‘take charge’
manner, and general practical advice.
Ina was first and foremost an excellent wife and best friend
to her husband Floyd Everett. Together they spent many years in
Christian ministry, leading churches, with Floyd preaching and Ina
playing piano. Their faith was the cornerstone of their relationship.
Together with their children, they spent many summers camping,
canoeing and hiking. They set an example of travel and exploration by
travelling together all across Canada to visit National Parks. They
then followed their children to travel to England, Australia, Hawaii,
New Zealand and Jamaica, keeping in contact with letters and cards,
and as always, via Ham Radio. Ina (VE1INA) and Floyd (VE1KE) then
enjoyed a retirement camping in their Boler Trailer, travelling to Ham
Festivals to sell their ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ antennas.
They even climbed Mount Carleton again, and enjoyed much of their time
visiting with extended family, neighbors and friends from their little
home back in Victoria Corner where Ina grew up.
Ina was an active volunteer over the years with the
Gideon’s, Christian Women’s Clubs, Home and School
Associations, and as a fundraiser for ALS and Parkinson’s
Society. She was a church treasurer, and was active in the
Women’s Institute. She was known as a hard worker, a good
neighbor and friend who always had time to make you more than you
wanted to eat.
Ina took her vows of ‘in sickness and
health’ with great commitment. After Floyd was diagnosed
with Parkinson’s, they could no longer go out adventuring as
much. Instead they made a comfortable life with their beautiful views
of the Saint John River, their bird feeders and small gardens, and
frequent faithful visitors. After her husband’s death, Ina
moved to Fredericton to be near her brothers and sisters, and had the
joy and comfort of living with her ‘little sister’
Lois. Ina and Lois were an inseparable pair, and remained together
until Ina moved to Ontario for her final years with her daughter and
grand-daughters. Ina died peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy
of love, admiration, and respect for a life lived well.
Ina passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Mono, with
her daughter and two grand daughters by her side. Besides her parents,
she was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Everett in 2014;
son-in-law, Kennerell Stahl; and an older infant brother,
Lawrence.
Ina is survived by her children, Jerry Everett and his wife
Martha Muller, of Utrecht, Netherlands, Dwight Everett of Moncton, New
Brunswick, Linda Stahl of Mono, Ontario; granddaughters, Honour Stahl,
Anna Stahl, both from Mono, Ontario; siblings, Dwain (Joan) McLean,
Darrel (Tanya) McLean, Dorene (William) Alexander, Lois McLean, all of
Fredericton, New Brunswick; and many nieces and
nephews.
Ina’s funeral will be held at the Waterville
Baptist Church on August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a
committal, visitation and reception. All are welcome. The
family has requested that face masks be worn during the service. If so
desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of New
Brunswick. www.brittonfh.ca. 506-375-4343
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick,
Station A,
P.O. Box 1553
Fredericton
New Brunswick
E3B 5G2
info@alzheimernb.ca
Ph:
1-800-664-8411 (NB Only) (506) 459-4280
Fax: (506)
452-0313
www.alzheimer.ca/en/nb
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ina Ruth Everett 19402020..
Décès pour la Ville: Hartland, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick