Ruth Marie Beney
1937-2022
The passing of Ruth Marie (Anthony) Beney, wife of the late
Samuel “Happy” Beney of Pennfield NB occurred peacefully at
Ridgeview Manor, Pennfield NB on September 18, 2022. Born on
Campobello Island NB on January 26, 1937, she was a daughter of the
late Howard and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Fletcher) Anthony. A
loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt; Ruth
is survived by her son: Mel (Sherry) Beney of Seeley’s Cove NB;
grandchildren: Chastity (Phil) Seelye of Pennfield NB, Shannon (Paul)
Blanchard of Blacks Harbour NB and Kristen (Robert) Gaudet of
Pennfield NB; great-grandchildren: Justine Seelye, Ashley Seelye,
Zachary Seelye, Katherine Blanchard and Abigail Blanchard; sisters:
Lillian Justason of Saint John NB and Mary (Stephen) Boyd of Pennfield
NB; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and
husband, Ruth was predeceased by brothers: Wes, Millidge, Waitstill,
Willard, Ronald, Graeme, James, Ralph and Gordon; and by sisters:
Merle McPherson, Edith Johnson, Laura Wilcox and Sertha
Munn.
Prior to retirement, Ruth worked with Connor’s Brothers in
Blacks Harbour for 49 years. She was a social butterfly who enjoyed
being out meeting new people. She loved going for drives, eating at
Ozzie’s and spending all the time she could with her beloved
grandchildren. Ruth truly loved her family and loved getting together
with them, especially at Christmas, which was her favourite holiday.
She was a long time member of the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan
Church where she loved teaching Sunday School and being surrounded by
the children. Her love, compassionate heart and warm smile will be
fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the Blacks
Harbour Wesleyan Church, Blacks Harbour NB with visiting on Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held from the church on
Friday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Greg Card officiating followed by the
interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In Ruth’s memory,
donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity
of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Marie Beney 19372022..
Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick