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DURNING, Ruth Helene (12490)

Birth

  • Born on September 02, 1924 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on May 19, 2011 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS
  • Buried in Riverside Cemetery in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co., NS

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Notes

  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Obituary: Always a community worker, she worked tirelessly to support all community functions. Our mother treasured family and held many reunions of the Fisher and Durning families at her home. She was an avid reader and writer and enjoyed belonging to both reading and writing groups. Her beautiful gifts are treasured by her family '96 quilts, cross stitch and especially her tatted tree ornaments. She looked for the good in everyone, and her unwavering faith carried her through the many hardships in her life, which she faced with courage and dignity. Ruth is survived by her son, Fred (Shirley) Fisher, Port Williams; daughter, Mary Fisher, Guysborough; granddaughters, Rachel (Brian) Murphy, Calgary, Alberta; Janie Fisher, London, Ontario; Sarah Ruth Fisher, Toronto; brothers, George Durning, New Glasgow; Jamie (Elizabeth) Durning, Truro; 11 nieces and nephews. The family expresses their gratitude to all caregivers at Cedarstone for their love and devotion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Ruth's family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, in Upper Stewiacke United Church, Highway 289, Upper Stewiacke, Reverend Morley Bentley officiating. Reception will follow in the church hall. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. Flowers or donations in Ruth's memory to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Upper Stewiacke United Church (General Fund) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the ""Guest Book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Sources

  • Funeral Home: Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary May 2011