Ruth Christine Rogers of the Findlay Dan Road, Thorburn died peacefully at home February 3, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born in Thorburn she was a daughter of the late John and Chris (MacDonald) Campbell.
Ruth was born and grew up in the community of Thorburn where she was a member of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.
During her working life Ruth had worked for Thompson and Sutherlands and later worked in the cafeteria at the Thorburn Consolidated School for 21 years. Ruth enjoyed gardening and her countless shopping trips to Bangor.
Surviving are her husband Gerald “Jerry” Rogers, Thorburn; daughters, Carla (Glen) MacEachern, Thorburn; Jill(Rene)Boudreau, Thorburn; sons, Jerry(Carole)Rogers, Ottawa; Kent(Angie)Rogers, Thorburn; grandchildren, Lindsay, Brandon,
Kelsey, Logan, Andrew, Kendell and Karlie, sisters, Betty Fraser, Amherst; Margaret MacIntosh, Westville; a brother, Jack(Marjorie) Cambpell, PEI; sisters-in law, Audrey and Joyce, good friends, Sherry English and Barb Palmer
Besides her parents Ruth was predeceased brothers, Gordon, Freddie and Archie, sisters Ina and Mary
The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday in the H.W.Angus Funeral Home 256 King St. New Glasgow.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Tuesday from St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Thorburn with Father Colin MacKinnon presiding.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the St. Ann’s Building Fund or to the Palliative Care Society of the Aberdeen Hospital.
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“My thoughts are with you at this time, Ruth was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May you find comfort in your family memories at this time. love to all”
“Saddened to hear of your moms passing, Ruth was always very nice to my children when they attended TCS and on Halloween when they trick or treated at her door. She was a good person.”
“Jill & Rene:
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.”
“Our sympathy to you and your family. Ruth will surely be missed by everyone who knew her.”
“Kent and family, are thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely Jason Desmond and Family”
“Our sincere condolences to you and your family. ”
“So Sorry for your loss,
Thinking of The Family at this difficult time.”
“JERRY AND FAMILY - OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ”
“so sorry for your loss”
“so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tine”
“gerry so sorry to hear of ruths passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.”
“Jill, Rene and family, sorry we can not be there to convey our condolences in person, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.”
“So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“our deepest sympathy to family and friends of ruth”
“So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special and lovely lady. My girls were very saddened to hear of her passing, they have many fond memories of her while they waited for their bus at Thorburn.Our deepest sympathy to all of you.”
“I am so sorry to hear about Ruth. I will call one day soon, Jill. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is a very sad time when you loose a parent regardless of the circumstance. I know you were all so close and had so much fun together. I hope you find comfort and warmth in the many memories. Love Kim, Bim and Matheson Fraser”
“We are both sadden to hear of Ruth's passing. She was one of our favorites faces at TCS. Not only did she greet us with a smile each day, she always put smiles on our faces. Her warm cheerful personality will never be forgotten. ”
“our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time ."”
“our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time,"”
“Thinking of you and your family at this sad time." ”
“Please accept my deepest sympathy, Jerry, in the loss of Ruth. Since I babysat your girls and Jerry Jr. many years ago, I have always had very fond memories of you, Ruth and the family. It was always nice to see her in church whenever I'd be home for a visit. Her eyes always sparkled and I liked her laugh. Her life was far too short! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this painful time. May God uphold each of you.”
“So sorry for your loss, she was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Sorry to hear of your loss ,our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family at this difficult time.”
“Dear Gerry &family sorry to hear of Ruth passing our thoughts are with you”
“Dear Gerry &family sorry to hear of Ruth passing our thoughts are with you”
“So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Sometimes remembering all the good times help you get through these hard times, our prayers are with you all.
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“To Jerry ( senior ) & Family,
Deepest sympathy to the Rogers family.May your faith , family and friends help you through this difficult time . God Bless all of you .”
“So sorry for your loss JERRY AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ”
“Gerry, Josée and I were very sad to hear of your loss. To you and your family we offer our sincere condolences. We hope that you will be surrounded by those you love to help you through this difficult time. Pierre”
“Jerry,
very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thinking about you, Tony McConnell”
“Gerry,Jerry,Jill, Carla, Kent and your families, I was told of Ruth's passing on Saturday and a rush of great memories came to mind. Ruth was a very strong minded lady with a great sense of humour who gave as good as she got. She will be missed by all of those she had touched. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”
“So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing.We are still in Florida,so I won't be able to personally pay my respect to the family.Ruth will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with her loss.”
“So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.”
“Sorry to hear of Ruth's passing
our thoughts are with you
at this time”
“Dear Jerry and Family.
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing.
Wish we could be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love--Dolores--Bill--”
“Dear Gerry & family,
We were sad to hear of Ruth's passing, and please know that our prayers go out to you & your family during this time. Please also know in your hearts that the beautiful soul that Ruth was is now with the Lord and may His peace be with you now in this difficult time.”
“Jerry, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
“My deepest sympathies to all of the family. May you find strength and comfort in each other and in your beautiful memories of your Mom. My prayers are with you.
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“our deepest sympathy in Ruths passing. ”
“To: Jerry (senior), Jill, Carla, Jerry, Kent and families:
So sorry to learn of Ruth's death. What a wonderful person. Ruth was so supportive of you all and a pillor in her community. She will be so missed by all.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to you all. Know that prayers, remembrances and friendships will help you all in the days and weeks ahead.
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“Jerry & family
Loving thoughts & prayers go out to you at this very sad time. Treasure your memories!
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“Jerry and family.Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this sad time.”
“Our sincere sympathy to all the Rogers family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Ruth was a very special lady and will be sadly missed.”
“We are sorry to hear of Ruth,s passing. We can not be there to give our personal condolences, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our sincere condolenes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sadness.”
“Our deepest sympathies to Carla,Jill,Jerry,Kent and Jerry - grandchildren and extended family. Prayers to you at this difficult time. ”
“To Gerry and family our thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless.”
“Jerry&family.....Dave&I are so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing.No words can express our sadness to you all.We are still on our travels and wish we could pass on our personal respects.We will certainly keep you all in our prayers”
“I was very sad to hear about Ruth passing away. Everyone in Thorburn, and beyond, knew her and loved her. She will be greatly missed. I know it does not make a difference, but I am thinking of you all.”
“So sadden to hear of Ruth passing, our thoughs and prayers are with you. She will surely be missed.....Take care and God bless!”
“Jerry and family, sorry to learn of your losss, thoughts and prayers are with you all”
“so sorry for your loss gerry and family our thoughts and prayers are with you”
“Jerry & Family & extended family, our thoughts, prayers, and sincere sympathy for your loss. May treasured memories of times shared help to ease your sorrow. God Bless you during this most difficult time.”
“Very sorry to read about Ruth's passing and are sending our condolences. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. ”
“So sorry to hear of Ruths passing.Prayers to you all.”
“ Sorry to hear about Ruth my thoughts and prayers go out to you.”
“Jill, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You' are in my thoughts, take care. ”
“to u jerry and family so sry to hear of your loss my condolence and prayers
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“To:Jerry,Jill and all thefamily..
Evelyn and I were deeply saddened to read on the internet news out here in BC of Ruth's untimely passing..We are especially saddened that we will not be able to pay our respects personally but hope that your knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time will be of some comfort to you.We send along our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the family.We have the most recent memories of seeing her at the Dan Dorrington Memorial tournament in Westville where we had a chance to share some stories..we will deeply cherish her memory.
Sincere;y,
JackMacIsaac
Courtenay BC”
“To the family and you Gerry, so deeply sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Always enjoyed our chats especially in Halifax shopping. Will certainly miss her smiles also. Hope knowing our prayers are with you is of some comfort. God bless you all.
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“Dear Gerry and family,
our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. God bless and give you strength.
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“Gerry,my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family at this difficult time. ”
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