Ruth Lena CRAWFORD

(Crawford) Born in Newcastle Creek, New Brunswick, May 28, 1912, Ruth ended her life's journey in her 91st year on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 in Ottawa. A lady of great compassion, love and caring, Ruth was one of eleven children. She is survived by six sisters, five of whom live in New Brunswick. She will be forever in the hearts of her husband Donald and their four children Leslie (Terry) Forbes, David (Janet), Harris (Lynn), and Janice Cunningham who in their sorrow at her passing are thankful for her courage, steadfast faith and loving devotion. Granny to six grandchildren and Great Gran to five, Ruth's hugs, encouragement, love, homemade bread and cookies will be greatly missed as she was a special lady in their lives. The family are indebted to the staff of the Rehabilitation Centre Section A, and thank them for their loving and compassionate care of Ruth. A service of Thanksgiving for Ruth's life will be held on Sunday, March 23rd at 3 p.m., at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2200 Benjamin Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Ruth's memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or your favourite charity.