Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander NL.
Ruby Fern Blackwood at 89 years of age, of Musgrave Harbour, NL.
Predeceased by her parents, Esau & Naomi Sturge, father of her children – Eleazar Blackwood, Daughter – Eileen Blackwood, Son – Lester Blackwood, Grand-son Cody Blackwood, Brother’s – Lester Sturge (Viola), Walter Sturge (Marie), Sisters – Gaye Ivany (Charles), Alice Lidstone (Merle), Daughter-in-law Sandra Blackwood, Son-in-law Lloyd Young, Brothers-in-law – Harold Blackwood (Maisie), Robert Blackwood, Sisters-in-law – Mary White (Lee) (Lemuel), Fanny Kennedy (Baxter) and her parents-in-law – Pearce and Ida Blackwood.
Leaving to mourn with wonderful memories are her daughter – Thelma Young, of Musgrave Hr., Sons – Garry (Katherine), of Musgrave Hr., David (Wendy) of New Brunswick, Glenn, of Ontario, Merle (Michelle) of Musgrave Hr., Scott (Lisa) of Musgrave Hr., and Owen (Oriel) of Carmanville and other extended family members.
Also left to mourn with great memories are her grandchildren: great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren:
Laurie Blackwood & Family, Elaine Blackwood & Family, Tyler Blackwood & Family, Lance Blackwood & Family, Tina Blackwood & Family, Melissa Blackwood & Family, Corinna Blackwood, Annette Steele & Family, Curtis Boyd & Family, Michael Blackwood & Family, Jason Blackwood, Jennifer Blackwood & Family, Jeffrey Blackwood, Blair Goodyear, Brandy Goodyear & Family, Brandon Goodyear & Family, Alexander Blackwood & Family, Karla Watman & Family, Jordon Blackwood, Katelyn Blackwood, Kevin McAuley & Family.
Other extended family members are: Sister-in-law – Edna Blackwood of Gander, Brother-in-law – Eugene Blackwood (Melvina) of Carmanville, along with many Nieces and Nephews.
Also left to mourn are mother’s new family for the last two and a half years at Hillcrest Manor, her friends and lovely care-takers.
Visitation will take place @ Kittiwake Funeral Home, Musgrave Harbour, on Thursday, Sept. 1st, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Family)
and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Public)
Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022 @ 12 noon, final good-bye for family only at the Kittiwake Funeral Home followed by church service at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Luke’s United Church, Musgrave Harbour.
Funeral services officiated by: Mrs. Grace Mouland
Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Musgrave Harbour, NL on the back Highway.
As an expression of sympathy, flowers will be gratefully accepted “or” donations may be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation”.
The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Doctor’s, Nurses and staff at the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander for the wonderful care and love that was given to our mother in the last few days of her life.
July 1 1933 August 30 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruby Fern Blackwood July 1 1933 August 30 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Wesleyville, Province: T-N