At the Oromocto Public
Hospital Mrs. Ruth Coffey of Rusagonis NB passed away on Thursday
August 1st, 2019. She was 79. Widow
of Thomas Joseph Coffey and the daughter of the late Harry and Alice
(Johnson) Astles.
Ruth was fiercely devoted to
her family and was happiest when her grandchildren and great
grandchildren were around. She was a grandmother to her nieces and
nephews, and they in turn adored their ‘OOFIE’ She
will be greatly missed by her son Shawn and her daughter in law Carol
with whom she lived with for the past seven years, as well as her
grandchildren who loved spending time with her.
Ruth looked forward to her
weekly outings with her sister and ‘Best Friend’
Pat, going for manicures, pedicures, hair appointments or just hanging
out in Pat’s gazebo. Ruth loved knitting, crossword puzzles,
and even on the hottest days could be found lying in the sun. Her
favorite time of day was in the evening, when Shawn would give her a
glass of wine and her face would light up.
Survived by her son Shawn
(Carol), grandchildren; Lindsay Coffey (Andrew) and Matt Coffey
(Brittney), great-granddaughters Juliana Winchester and Isabelle
Tibbits; brothers and sisters, Shirley Astles (Sharon), Pat Champagne
(Dave) Dale Astles (Lyn) and Tony Astles
(Julia)
She was predeceased by a
brother Elwood Astle and a sister Cindy
Pineault.
By request a private family
service was held in memory of
Ruth.
Donations may be made to the
Oromocto Public Hospital Foundation or Hospice Fredericton.
The family would like to
thank Dr. Naomi White, Bernard and Natasha from Extramural, and the
Emergency Dr. and nurses as well as the staff on Med 1 at the Oromocto
Public Hospital for all of your kindness and excellent care given to
Ruth and the kindness shown to the family.
And last, but certainly not
least, Janice McLaughlin, Ruth’s caregiver, whom without her
love, care and attention, Ruth would not have been able to stay at
home as long as she did.
Bishop’s Funeral
Home (458-1885) has been entrusted with Ruth’s Funeral
Arrangements.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Ruth Coffey 19402019..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick