Ruth Marceline Hollett
1942-2019
Hollett, Ruth Marceline, age 76, of Pomquet, Antigonish
County, passed away peacefully in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home,
Antigonish, on March 9, 2019, with loved ones by her
side.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and
Julieanne (Aucoin) DeYoung.
Ruth was raised on the family farm in Pomquet, where she
developed her love of animals. She graduated from St.
Martha’s School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse’s Assistant
in 1963 and then moved to Toronto, where she was employed at St.
Joseph’s Health Center for 35 years. Upon retirement she
returned to Pomquet and enjoyed working as a volunteer at various
charitable organizations around the community. Ruth loved
the outdoors, whether it was a walk in the woods berry picking,
strolling on the beach, sitting around the bonfire with family, or
tending to her flower gardens. Several close and long-time
friends were an important part of her life and she always made sure to
keep in touch. Ruth’s family was the center of her
life. She shared a special bond with her siblings and was so
proud of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dave; son, David
(Pamela) Hollett, Port Perry, Ontario; daughter, Denise Hollett (John
Michaluk), Timberlea; grandsons, Jake and Drew; sisters, Marie (Joe)
Melanson, Pomquet; Margaret (William) Fraser, Pomquet; Dorothy (late
Ted) Mattie, Tracadie; brothers, John (Wendy) DeYoung and
Louis (Helen) DeYoung, both of Pomquet, and many nieces, nephews,
great nieces, and great nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday in C.L. Curry Funeral Home,
135 College Street, Antigonish, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 11:00am in Ste. Croix Church,
Pomquet, Reverend Andrew Gillies presiding. Burial in the
parish cemetery in the spring.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation
appreciated. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Marceline Hollett 19422019..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia