June 27, 2010.

STELLARTON - Whidden, Ruth Eileen, 86, of Maple Crest Seniors, Stellarton, passed away peacefully June 27, 2010, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Stellarton she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Matheson) Murrell.
Ruth was a homemaker all her life, famous for her fruitcakes and biscuits. She took an active part in her lodges (the Rebekahs and the True Blues) as well as the First Presbyterian Church in Stellarton. She enjoyed her nights at bingo and her card parties. Ruth was a hard worker all her life and took pride in everything she done.
Survived by sons, Tom(Liz), Fredericton; Ronald, Nanaimo, B.C.; grandsons, Shannon(Anna), Patrick, granddaughters, Megan(Mike) and Erin; four great-grandchildren, brothers, Gary(Elaine), Stellarton; Harold, Halifax; sisters, Lorna MacDonald, Stellarton; Joyce MacNeil, Abercrombie; Rhoda(Charles)Willan, Moncton; many loved neices and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Keith Borden Whidden, sisters, Edna and Phoebe in infancy, a brother, Clayton.
Her remains will rest in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton for visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from the First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton with Rev. Charles MacPherson officiating. Burial will take place in the Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow. Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society or to a charity of one's choice.