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1934 - 2010 - Ruth Christianne Mitchell, 75, of Riverview, passed away on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Sussex, October 18th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Alexander D. and Mildred O. (Manning) Alston. Ruth was a member of the Eastern Star and St. John’s United Church, active in the UCW as Unit Leader and Treasurer for many years. Ruth is survived by her sons Peter of Halifax and Jeff (Anne) of Boston, granddaughter Lauren, grandson Grant, sisters Marguerite (Donald) March of Riverview, Joan (Lynn) Branscombe of Sussex, brother Robert (Sandra) Alston of Newtown, NB, sister-in-law Ruth (James) Churchill of St. John’s, Nfld, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Donald B. Mitchell in 2005.
There will be no visitation prior to the funeral service to be held at St. John’s United Church, 75 Alma Street, Moncton on Saturday, March 20th 2010, at 2:00 pm, Reverend Aaron Billard presiding. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s United Church, or The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit). Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. A book of condolences can be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca

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• Missing you

  Lauren Mitchell on March 16th, 2011

  “Grandmother, we are sad about you. We miss you so much. I hope you are happy in heaven. We love you, Love Lauren and grant”

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• Kerry MacCallum-Daniels on March 20th, 2010

  “Jeff and Anne, and Peter,
  I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was such a lovely lady. We are thinking of you and hope that you find some comfort in memories you hold dear. love Kerry ”

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• So sad to hear

  Jo Dionne on March 18th, 2010

  “Jeff and Anne, I just heard the news about your lovely mom. So so so sad. Please know people are thinking of you lots right now. I have such nice memories of her; a truly great lady. Luv, Jo”

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• Deanette MacDonald-Turner on March 17th, 2010

  “Your Mother will be missed by many. She was an amazing lady that everyone loved.
  \"The pain of parting, Is the price we pay, for the JOY of LOVING\"
  Love Deanette ”

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• Our sympathies

  Bill and Joanne Comeau on March 17th, 2010

  “We were sorry to hear about your mother. Curt e-mailed us last week and told us that you were home and that Ruth was not well. She was a fine person and she will be missed. We will be thinking about you.”

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