Ruth Isobel MacLean
1936-2020
MacLean, Ruth Isobel –
Age 84, River Denys, Inverness Co.It is with the
heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Ruth Isobel MacLean of
River Denys on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in the Inverary Manor,
Inverness with her family by her side. Ruth was born in
Sydney on February 13, 1936.She was a daughter of the late George
Archibald “Happy” and Sadie (MacPherson)
Keefe.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years and best friend,
Bernie; daughter, Elaine (Gary MacInnis), Inverness, NS; son, Rob
(Phyllis), Whycocomagh, NS; cherished grandchildren, Angela (Rodney)
Matheson, Calgary, AB; Jesse MacLean and Ali MacLean, Whycocomagh, NS;
great-grandchildren, Hudson and Kennedy Matheson; sisters, Norma
MacDonald, Tewksbury, Mass; Judy Warren, Toronto, ON; Phyllis
Morrison, Dartmouth, NS; Coleen MacPherson, Hamilton, ON. Besides her
parents Ruth was predeceased by siblings, Charlotte Gately, Peggy
Keefe and Jack MacPherson.
She had a great career in music, starting with the Cape
Breton Jamboree on CJCB to her appearance on the Grand Ole
Opry. Continuing her musical career with her
husband Bernie by her side, they played many stages in the U.S. and
Canada. They performed nightly for 23 years at the Blue Angel
Café in Montreal, Quebec. They retired from music
and returned to their beloved Cape Breton where they owned and
operated MacLean’s General Store for many
years.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of the
Inverary Manor, Dr. Susie Egar, Lori Ann MacDonald, Paulette Levin and
Dr. John Ritter for their kind and compassionate care. Special thanks
also to her workers with Inverness County Homecare for their care and
comfort.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will
take place at a later date. Donations in Ruth’s
memory may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care or a charity
of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral
Chapel, Whycocomagh, NS. Words of comfort may be forwarded
to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Isobel MacLean 19362020..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Whycocomagh, Province: Nova Scotia