Veronica Marie Ruck
Born In: Inverness, Canada
Born: May 12th, 1933
Passed in: Sydney New Waterford, Canada
Passed on: April 7th, 2015
It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Veronica Ruck, 81, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, New Waterford, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, with her loving son by her side.
Born in Inverness on May 12, 1933, Veronica was the daughter of the late George and Emma (MacDonald) Nicholson.
Veronica was employed for 30 years with the Resi-Care Association where she enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship that she and her co-workers shared. Mom loved to bake, especially for others. She enjoyed travelling across Canada visiting her family and longtime friends. Veronica was admired and respected by all who knew her.
Besides her parents, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Lionel Sr.; sisters, Jenina, Theresa and brothers, Robbie and John.
Mom is survived by her daughter, Judy, Toronto; son, Lionel Jr., Ottawa and grandson, Tyler, Toronto. Veronica is also survived by her sisters, Jemima Cormier and Helen Dwyer; brother, Joe Nicholson; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Muriel ‘Puggie’ Farmer.
Visitation for the late Veronica Ruck will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Friday, April 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Veronica will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel with Major Kent Hepditch officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be held in the funeral home reception area. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Donations in memory of Veronica may be made to the Cape Breton Branch – NS SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
