Mary « Ruby » Thorne
1917-2021
Mary « Ruby » Thorne passed away peacefully on
Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews, NB.
She was born on July 6, 1917 in Rhein, Saskatchewan to the late Peter
and Irene Bodnaryk.
Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother
and is survived by her four children: Linda Leavitt of Back Bay, NB,
Janet Crawford of Chilliwack, BC, Claire Wright of Saint John, NB and
Delbert Jr. (Sherry) of St. George, NB. Her eight grandchildren: Blair
(Rebecca) Wright, Tammy Leavitt, Greg (Melissa) Wright, Julie Poitras
(Dave McBride), Genvieve Poitras (Sam Casey), Ryan (Carla) Wright,
Jessica Thorne and Eliott Thorne (Sammy Baldry-White). As well as five
great grandchildren: Adele, Ewan, Graham, Phillip and Octavia. She is
predeceased by her late husband Delbert Sr., her parents and siblings
John, Harry, Steve, Metro, Nellie and Annie; and her son-in-law Larry
Leavitt.
Ruby was a self-reliant and independent woman who lived a
full life. She was a successful entrepreneur and a role model for the
women of her time. She loved to work and even at a young age
was business minded.
In her younger years she enjoyed dancing and took lessons in
tap, ballet, the highland fling and sword dancing. Going to the movies
was another favourite past time and she would save to go
weekly.
In 1940 she came East with her friend Mabel and worked at the
Park Hotel (now St. Stephen’s University) in St. Stephen,
NB. She then met her late husband Delbert Sr. and moved to St. George.
There she worked at the local pharmacy, telephone office and Seymour
McKay’s Store. In 1959, she owned and operated
Ruby’s Restaurant for 10 years, located on Brunswick Street.
No one around could top her cinnamon rolls, or pies and her sewing
could rival that of many. In 1970, she opened St. George Fabrics and
the Sears order office for 25 years.
In her later years, Ruby enjoyed gardening, spending time at
New River Beach, bowling, playing bridge and travelling. She travelled
throughout the world, with Fiji being her favourite. She encouraged
her family to travel and always enjoyed hearing of their
adventures.
Ruby was perseverant and was of the belief that if life
knocks you down, you get right back up. She rejoiced in the success of
her children and grandchildren and was fiercely proud of her family
and their accomplishments.
We would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of
Passamaquoddy Lodge for their care and attention to our wonderful
mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a special thank you to
Stephanie Tinker Kinney.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Due to Covid-19
restrictions, there will be no visiting or funeral service. In lieu of
flowers, donations to a charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated
by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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19172021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Ruby Thorne 19172021..
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick