Ruth COBB

1924 - 2009 Mrs. Ruth Cobb of Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Monday January 5, 2009 at the age of 84. Born in England, Ruth came to Canada as a war bride. She was a home maker and attended Newcastle United Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters Barb Hamilton (Fred) of Miramichi, Ruth Flynn (Chet) of MacKenzie B.C., Phyllis Young (Temple) of Woodstock and Sandra Carroll (Brian) of Miramichi; two sons Billy (Janet) of Miramichi and Stephen (Shelley) of Miramichi; two brothers David and Michael both of England; 18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband William she was predeceased by three brothers Denis, Philip and Brian; one sister Margaret and one grandson Troy. The family received relatives and friends at Northumberland Funeral Home on Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral service was held on Friday, January 9, 2009, at 2pm, from Northumberland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Cormier officiating. Eric Hamilton played the guitar while Fred Hamilton accompanied him on vocals; together they sang "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace". Grandson Michael Carroll read the scripture reading while granddaughter Kristy Hamilton Stewart gave a eulogy. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren Michael Carroll, Rachel Carroll, Natasha MacTavish, Allyson Cobb, Adam Cobb, Emily Cobb, Kristy Hamilton Stewart, Greg Young, Dana Young, Mark Young, Sherry Young and Tanya Wilson. Internment will be in the Miramichi Cemetery later in the spring. As expression of sympathy donations may be made to Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home or to the Newcastle United Baptist Church Building Fund. The funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home, 102 Pleasant St. telephone 622-7741. Source: Miramichi Leader Date de parution:January 16, 2009 Listing ID:191122