M. Ruth Waterbury 1924-2009

M. Ruth Waterbury of Mahone Bay, formerly of , passed away peacefully, Wednesday, 27 May 2009 in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born on 08 June 1924 in Campbellton, New Brunswick, and raised in Jacquet River, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Johnston) Pettigrew. She was married to David John Cunningham Waterbury on 30 December 1944, and she and Dave raised their family in Kentville. Ruth was an avid golfer and curler. She loved to sail, swim, ballroom dance, knit, cook and take long walks with Dave and their family. She was first mate at Dave’s side on several sailboats, and from her, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren developed a love of the sea and a love of the natural world. She was a life-member of the I.O.D.E., a life-member of the Annapolis Valley U.C.W., a Past President of the Kentville Lionettes and the Glooscap Ladies Curling Club. She was also a Sunday school teacher and C.G.I.T. leader. She was a choir member and Elder of Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay and Past Elder of the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, Kentville. She also served on the board of Bonny Lea Farm. Ruth was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 15, Kentville and Shoreham Chapter 59, Chester. She was Past Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Prince Edward Island and a Past General Grand Chapter (International) Eastern Star committee member for Education. Ruth was an honourary life-member of 10 chapters in Canada and the United States. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, David; two daughters, Joy Waterbury (Larry Honey), Kentville; Judith (Mark) Forbes, Lower Sackville; three sons, Jack (Anne Marie), Centreville, Kings County; Ron, Calgary; David (Jennifer), Kentville; a sister, Violet Allen, Halifax; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and five brothers.

The funeral service was held at the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, Kentville, NS on 01 June 2009.