Obituary of Ruth Elizabeth Ridgway

It is with great sorrow, the family of Ruth Elizabeth Ridgway, wife of Robert Ridgway of Quispamsis, announce her passing on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Born in Toronto on June 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Olive (Maines) Currey. After starting a family, Ruth and Robert moved from Toronto to Rothesay. She would often make trips back to Toronto to spend time with her family. Ruth enjoyed raising and watching her family grow. Ruth enjoyed figure skating, taking her daughter and granddaughters halfway across Canada for competitions. 

Besides her husband of 60 years, Ruth is survived by her children; John (Barb), and Kim MacVey, both of Quispamsis, grandchildren; Christopher (Krystal), Kaitlynn (Brock), Jonathan (Sam), Kyle, and Kelly (Dylan), great grandchildren; Aiden, Skylar, and Molly. She will be deeply missed.

Arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119). Visitation will be held at Kennebecasis Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:00 - 12:00 PM with a celebration of Ruth's life to follow at 2:00 PM at Kennebecasis Funeral Home Chapel. For those who wish, donations may be made in memory of Ruth to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be placed at: www.KennebecasisFH.com 

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