Ruth G. Fullerton-Bain, 98, of Parrsboro. It is with gratitude for her life and sadness for her loss that we announce the passing of Ruth G. (Fraser) Fullerton-Bain on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Edna (Thompson) Fraser. Ruth graduated from Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B. and later married Bruce Fullerton in 1941. Together, they raised their family and built a successful law practice in Parrsboro at Bruce’s father, Varley’s, office. In later years, she was office manager for Dr. Arno Elmik in Parrsboro. She was active in the Liberal Association of Nova Scotia and was Liberal Candidate for Cumberland West in the Provincial Election in 1967. A life-long supporter of Trinity United Church, Ruth was President of the U.C.W., church choir member, leader of Boy Scouts, honored by the Red Cross for 35 years’ service, more than 30 years with the Cumberland Health Board, numerous other charities and organizations. She dedicated her time to make a positive difference with grace and sincerity. W. Bruce Fullerton, QC, predeceased Ruth in May of 1986. In 1988, Ruth married Lewis L. Bain, and lived in Hunts Point, returning to Parrsboro following his death in 2004. Ruth is survived by her children, Grant (Linda), Toronto; Pam Haley (Ken), Chris (Debbie), all of Parrsboro; grandchildren, Colin Fullerton (Tasha), Cole Fullerton (Meagan), Peter Haley (Lidia), David Haley (Christine), Ruth Ann Haley (Tom), Darcy Aloi (John), Candace Fougere (Robert); 8 great-grandchildren; step-children, Elizabeth Edge (Roger), John Bain (Charlene); daughter-in-law, Kathy Fullerton. Visitation 6-8 pm on Wednesday [August 19, 2015] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral 2 p.m. on Thursday [August 20, 2015] at Trinity United Church, Parrsboro, Keith Selwyn-Smith, DLM officiating. Reception to follow in the vestry (lower level) of Trinity United Church. Burial in the Parrsboro United Cemetery. Memorial donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation, Trinity United Church or St. George’s Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com