AUSTIN, E. RUTH - The death of E. Ruth Austin of Quispamsis, occurred January 19, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was born at England, daughter of the late Frederick and Nora (Everett) Austin. She was formerly of Long Reach. Ruth was a Field Nurse in the Canadian Army and retired as Captain. She is survived by friend Bertha Little of Quispamsis. There will be no visitation. The funeral will be held Friday at Reid's Funeral Home Chapel, 1063 Main Street, Hampton with service at 1:00 pm. Memorials to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.reidsfh.com