Obituary of Ruth Smith
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SMITH, (Tupper), Ruth Rena -79, Dutch Settlement, it is with great sadness that we announce Ruth's passing on February 16, 2013, in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. Special thanks to all the nurses at the palliative care unit, VON and homecare who came in to the house. Born October 25, 1933, Preaux, Kings C., she was the daughter of the late Robie and Rena May (Munroe) Tupper. Ruth was employed as a cook with Cara Operations, Beaver Foods and Dutch Lunch Restaurant. Laughter made up a large part of Ruth's life. She would always wait to hear Joey's next joke. In the early years the family would spend many weekends camping with good friends. Laughter could be heard all around the campground from pranks and jokes being told. Gardening was another passion of Ruth's. Ike and Ruth spent many hours working on the vegetable garden and beautiful flower beds. Her reputation as a fine cook was well known. Family and friends would love to be invited for a meal, but unexpected guests were always welcome and she had no trouble to quickly put a meal together. Ruth was a member of Rebekah Lodge and Gays River United Church. Although she left Scott's Bay to make Dutch Settlement her home her thoughts were never far from the bay. Ruth is survived by her children, Eric (Lynne), Gays River; Harlen "Joey" (Michelle), Elmsdale; Tommy (Gwen) Campbell, Dutch Settlement; (who was like a son to her), grandchildren Amanda Smith, Skye (Nathan Dixon) Lepage, Charissa Lepage; three great-grandchildren; brothers Alton (Ruby) Tupper, Enfield; Donnie (Mary Lou) Tupper, Scott's Bay; Calvin Tupper, Alberta; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Max "Ike", brothers Frank, Harley and Orlie. Cremation has taken place under the care of Ettinger Funeral Home. Visitation 2-4 & 7-9pm, Wednesday in Ettinger Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2pm, Thursday in Gays River United Church, Lori Crocker DM officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital Palliative Care, Gays River United Church or Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
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