Ruth Eleanor Welford
1929-2017
Ruth Eleanor Welford, 88, of Beaverbrook passed away
peacefully on July 12,
2017 at her residence with her
family by her side.
Ruth was born in Harvey on February 9, 1929, the daughter
of the late Basil and Reta (Brewster) Duffy. She was a Teacher for
over 20 years and then worked for the government, first as a training
officer with Canada Manpower and then with the Department of
Immigration before she retired. She was a hard worker and
loved learning; she took summer school courses whenever she had the
opportunity to enhance her knowledge. After she retired, she
was active in and served as Past President of the Halifax/Bedford PC
Women. She also enjoyed being a Mary Kay consultant and
loved sharing their products. Ruth was « small but
mighty » and a kind, caring person who enjoyed spending time with
her family and friends.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Beverley
Lockhart (Lynn) of Beaverbrook and Cynthia Parker (Alex Oderkirk) of
Tatamagouche, NS; grandchildren, Kimberley Myers (Donnie) ,
Heather Lockhart, Eric Lockhart (Stacey), Stephanie Lowe (Haysley),
Luke Parker (Sandra Muise), and Paula Parker; treasured great
grandchildren, Ashley, Darren, Kiera, Veronica, Corina, and Lucia;
cherished great-great grandchildren, Emma and Max; sisters Ruby
Morrisey of Riverside-Albert, Eva Weir of Amherst, NS, Mary Tingley
(Cyril) of Harvey and Ethel Duffy Ries (Roy) of Mary’s
Point. She will also be missed by her step-daughters,
Victoria (Martin) of QE and Gina of USA; several nieces and nephews
and by her long time care givers, Beverely Beaman, Marilyn MacDonald,
Nebiyat Gebrab, Peggy O’Connor and Susan Elliott who were all very
special to Ruth.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband,
Philipp; two infant daughters; sister, Helena and brother,
James.
Honoring Ruth’s own wishes there will be no
visitation. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the
Albert County Funeral Home on Friday, July 14th, 2017 at
3:00pm. Interment will be in the Hopewell
Cemetery. Immediately following the service the family will
be meeting with relatives and friends for further sharing of memories
and for refreshments at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humanity Project or to
the charity of the donor’s choice would be greatly
appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruth Eleanor Welford – 1929-2017.source

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