Ruby MacAulay
1934-2019
It is with profound sadness
that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, Ruby Jean MacAulay on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at
the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Ruby passed away peacefully
surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness in the An Cala,
Palliative Care Unit.
Ruby was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She
opened her heart and her home to family and friends over the years and
she will be sorely missed. Ruby’s family was continually
amazed at the grace and strength their mother showed during her
illness. She enjoyed life, family members and many friends and was
always there to brighten the lives of others.
Born May 14, 1934, in Glace Bay, Ruby was the daughter of the
late William “Bill” and Jean (Drover) Baggs of Highland
Street.
She married Dougal MacAulay and together they raised four
children in a loving home. Ruby will be profoundly missed by her
children, Jean (Dennis) MacIntyre, South Bar, Shirley MacAulay,
Manitoba, Eleanor (Gary) Nolan, Howie Center/Dartmouth and Dougal
(Darlene) MacAulay, Sydney; and stepdaughter, Marge Corbett, Reserve.
Ruby is survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she
dearly cherished and loved. She is also survived by her sisters,
Marilyn Hare, Dartmouth, Lillian (Bill) McCormack, Dartmouth,
Christina Bradbury, Halifax, Marion (Jerry) Pye, Ottawa, Irene (John)
Reid, Glace Bay and Jean Winters, Glace Bay; and one brother, Allister
(Linda) Baggs, Ontario.
Besides her parents, Ruby was predeceased by her loving
husband, Dougal; brothers, William “Bill”, Melvin and
Harold; sisters, Ella (Ray) Barkhouse and Vera Moore.
We feel so blessed that our Mother was in the loving care of
the staff of 3B and 4E during her final moments. We are grateful that
we were able to be with her during her peaceful
passing.
As per her wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral
service will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Thursday, April
18 at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Reception to
follow at the Grand Lake Road Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the An Cala,
Palliative Care Unit.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruby MacAulay 19342019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia