BENNETT ROY, Eva Ruth
Passed away peacefully at the C.H.U.S. Fleurmont, May 28, 2008, in the arms of her devoted and loving husband and partner of almost 50 years, Gaetan Roy. She was born in Bury, Qc., daughter of Cecil and Alice (Roe) Bennett. Sadly missed by her daughter Marilyn Bennett, her grandchildren Randy, Steven, Peter, Michael, and wife Natasha Magon; her great-grandchldren : Sophia and Alexandra Magon; stepchildren Lorraine (Roy) and husband George Nadeau, David Roy and wife Brenda; step-grandchildren Chuck, Amanda, Jayline, Kody and Brandan. Ruth will also be missed by family, Lenna Drobner, Ivy Monty, Gertie Elliott Tessier, Ernie Bennett and wife Rejeanne, her sister-in-law Rita Roy Pichette and her family, as well as her many wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Howard and East Bennett, sisters Myrtle Paige and Greta Delorme Horner. Ruth was a lifetime resident of the Eastern Townships and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 128 and N.A.F.C.A., Hands Across the Border Chapter # 156. For the past 28 years she resided and supported the community of Ayer’s Cliff with her husband. A generous and gracious lady, she will be missed by all her dear friends as well as two generations of neighbouring children who were always remembered at Halloween- hundreds of trick or treaters yearly. In respect of Ruth’s wishes, cremation was held. Family and friends are invited to a Committal Service, August 2, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. in the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley, Qc.. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King West, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1L 1C9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 King West, bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J 2H1 in Ruth’s memory which would benefit all “ Our family life will never be the same without you Ruthie. When our mother passed away, you stepped up and with Gaetan at your side, you made your house a home away from home for everyone. You leave us with a sad heart, but a lifetime of memories. Please God, take good care of her now”. For our family and dear friends, we are presenting further information and a photograph taken of Ruth's urn, which is a very beautiful polished black onyx with grey granite top and bottom. It has her name, dates of birth and death, as well as a single rose inscribed under her name. Ruth's ashes will remain at her home, 186 Maple St., Ayer's Cliff until the service. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit her ashes at home.
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