Ruth MacSween
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: March 16th, 2014
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, Ruth MacSween on March 16, 2014.
Born in Sydney, she was the third eldest daughter of the late Neil and Johanna (Annie Mac) Chipman MacIntyre.
She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was a member of Sydney River United Protestant Church. Mom worked for many years at Breton Bay nursing home, where she developed many friendships. She enjoyed life to the fullest especially skating, sewing. knitting, cooking, and cheering at hockey games for her grandchildren as well as the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
Ruth enjoyed most of all spending time with her family in Halifax, Ingonish, and travels elsewhere. Mom's life centered around her unconditional love for her family and friends, and was actively involved in their lives.
Mom is survived by her five children, David (Priscilla), Lloyd (Carolyn), Glen, Debra (John) Kirkpatrick and Judy (Marcel McKeough), and her 15 grandchildren, Jonathan, Ryan, Brent, Maeghan, Damon, Murray, Nyles, John, Neil, Logan, Lesley, Michael, Christine, Breagh and Maggie and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by her husband Neil MacSween, sisters Irene Clarke, Jean MacCharles, Mary Landry, and brothers Billy, Johnny, Buddy, Jimmy, David and infant brothers Conrad and Donald.
Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney on Tuesday, March 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service at Sydney River Untied Protestant Church on Wednesday, March 19 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to United Protestant Church of Sydney River, VON, or Palliative Care.
Online condolences may be sent to twcurry.com.
