Ruth Lillian CLEMENTS

McLEOD, Ruth Lillian - 81, Glace Bay, passed away on March 2, 2008, in Ocean View Manor Nursing Home, Eastern Passage, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Glace Bay in 1926, she was a daughter of the late William Edward and Edith Harriet (Smith) Clements. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd (Nancy), Bridgewater; Bruce, Glace Bay; daughter, Laura Greig, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Brad, Julie, Alison, Iain, Jarrett, Regan, and great-grandchildren, Bryden and Kiesten, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin McLeod; brothers, Edison, Roy, Arthur, Lloyd; sisters, Sophie and Ivy. Ruth was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church where she sang in the choir. As well, she was an active member of the Coal Town Chorus. Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to spent time with her family and friends. Visitation will be in Patten Funeral Home, Union Street, Glace Bay, on Tuesday, March 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held in St. Mary's Anglican Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, or a charity of one's choice.