Ruby Jean MacNeill
1919-2017
Ruby Jean MacNeill passed away on March 6, 2017 at the age of
97. She was the daughter of the late Dr. John MacNeill and
Mrs. Ruby (Darrah) MacNeill of Summerside, PEI. Ruby was
raised and educated in Summerside on Church Street and had a lifelong
friend, the late Ruth E. (Dodds) Hubley living near her.
Ruby graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova
Scotia in 1941. She studied Home Economics. She
then went on to post graduate studies at Macdonald College, associated
with McGill University in Montreal.
During her career as an educator in Saint John, Ruby enjoyed
sabbatical studies. This directly and positively impacted
the education of secondary students in NB.
She always loved her travels, where every voyage was an
opportunity to visit with family and friends or build new
friendships. Ruby was blessed with the extraordinary
“MacNeill memory” that captured every detail of
every event in her life to the amazement and delight of those around
her.
Ruby always wanted to accomplish as much as she could in the
time available, wherever she was. This was apparent in all
her professional, personal and community services. Ruby was
also a fabulous photographer, especially her favourite scenes on PEI
and NB. Her great pride in her Maritime heritage was always
evident in the comprehensive guided tours she shared with family and
friends.
As much as she loved her community and friends in Saint John,
all of her summers were spent at Stanley Bridge at her lovely summer
cottage with open doors for visitors.
Ruby is survived by cousins, close friends and acquaintances
across Canada and in many varied places around the world. A
special circle of faithful friends were Harry and Norma Hubley of
Ottawa, Bill and Debra Leuty of Charlottetown and Paul and Jill Fanjoy
of Rothesay.
A celebration of Ruby’s life will be held at
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint
John (634-7424) on Saturday, March 11 at 2:00
PM. Interment will take place beside her parents in
Summerside, PEI at a later date. For those who wish to pay
tribute, memorial donations to Bobby’s Hospice or a charity
of donor’s choice would be appreciated.
www.brenansfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruby Jean MacNeill – 1919-2017.source

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