Obit: BARCLAY, Ruth Ellen [nee WHEATON]

Ruth Ellen Barclay (nee Wheaton)
1948-2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Ellen Barclay (nee
Wheaton), daughter of the late Jerry and Laura Wheaton, passed away on
February 24, 2017 in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Ruth will be forever remembered by her husband Gord Barclay, her daughter
Sandie Ward (Marc), her son Creig Barclay (Tom), grand-daughters Jayme and
Kiwi, and her faithful dog Bixby. Ruth will also be fondly remembered by her
brother Don Wheaton, sister Pauline Wheaton, her mother-in-law Bernice
Barclay (the late Sandy) ­and extended family.

Ruth was born on August 28, 1948 in Pointe de Bute, New Brunswick. Ruth
enjoyed her gardening, quilting, knitting and gave countless hours through
the years volunteering at church and local volunteer groups.

Special thanks to Dr. Short, Dr. Harrison, Amy and Kim (Palliative Care
Nurses), Sabrina and Julia (nursing staff) of the Cumberland Regional Health
Care Centre for their extra care of Ruth and her family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church
St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Per Ruth¹s request, there will be no
funeral or services. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in
memory of Ruth to the Canadian Cancer Society. Sharing of memories and
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Conan's online memorial
through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page or by visiting
www.furlongjones.ca.

[Collected by DAW, 28 Feb 2017]