CARSON (BENT), Ruth Elizabeth - Graduate of Recreation Program, Acadia University. Activation Aide with 15 years of devoted service to Lanark Lodge, Perth. Passed away in hospital in Ottawa on Friday July 1st, 2011 at the age of 59 years. Ruth was the loved daughter of Donna and the late George Bent of Clarence, Nova Scotia; cherished wife of Blair Baker, mother of Joseph Carson of Nanaimo B.C. and Laura Baker (at home). She was the sister of Brenda Barkley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, David (Pamela) Bent of Middleton, Nova Scotia and Allen (Jacqueline) Bent of Clarence, Nova Scotia. Ruth will be sadly missed by colleagues at Lanark Lodge, her neighbours and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Tuesday July 5th, 2011. A service to commemorate and celebrate Ruth's life was held in the chapel on Wednesday. In remembrance, contributions to the Memorial Fund of Lanark Lodge or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be emailed to www.blairandson.com