Ruby was born in St. John's on March 5, 1923 and passed peacefully away on May 20, 2016. Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, 1997, and her daughter Andrea, 2000. Leaving to mourn her daughter Geraldine; son Jim (Elaine); and son-in-law Brian Lynch (Evelyn Hibbs); her five grandchildren: Christopher and Peter Fitzgerald, Michelle Hicks (Jeremy), Donny Lynch, and Barry Lynch; her five great-grandchildren Curtis Hicks, Jessica Hicks, Nicholas Lynch, Kaitlyn Lynch, and Keira Dunfield; brother-in-law Cyril (Leone); sister-in-law Margaret; large circle of friends including: Mrs. Marguerite Cull, Mrs. Sue Butt, the McGrath, Burry, and Tobin families; also a number of other relatives and friends. We would like to thank Ms. Doris Kirby for her kindness during mom's illness. Mom was a member of her church group, The Good Companions, and a proud member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. We would like to thank the staff of 4 West of St. Clare's Hospital for their kindness and compassion during mom's stay. We would also like to thank mom's family doctor, Dr. Laura Edwards, for her visits to mom at home. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday, May 23 from 10-9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 24 from 10-12 noon. Funeral Service to be held from St. David's Presbyterian Church, 98 Elizabeth Avenue on Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the General Protestant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. To send a message of condolences or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.