Obituary
RUTH DORA MAHAR
November 25, 1935 – January 23, 2017

Passed peacefully away at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on January 23, Ruth Dora Mahar, aged 81 years of Sonora NS. Born in Port aux Basques, Ruth was the daughter of the late John and Susanna Walters. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband Leonard of 60 years, daughter Katherine (Doug) Kaiser, son Terry and daughter Darlene, mother and father-in-law Katherine and Gordon Mahar along with several brother and sisters-in-law. Leaving to mourn with fond and precious memories daughter Linda Christina Bingley, sons John (Cindy), Lennie Jr. (Ruth), and Brian (Jennifer), sisters Vera (Kyrle) Osmond, Naomi (Larry) Warford and sister-in-law Virginia (Vernon) Jack, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, along with a number of nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. In keeping with Ruth's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the Calvary Faith Church in Sonora NS on Monday January 30 from 7-8 pm with funeral service to take follow on January 31, 2 pm with reception to follow. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Family flowers only by request. Donation may be made in Ruth's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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