Obituary of Ruth Henley

Ruth Elizabeth (MacLean) Henley, age 62, of Roslin, Cumberland County, NS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2013. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Miriam (Dolphin) MacLean. Ruth was born and brought up in the small country community of New Lairg, Pictou County, NS, and, throughout her life, followed and treasured the values she learned there. Ruth excelled at high school and varsity athletics. She received her B.A. and B.Ed. degrees from Mount Allison University and spent her teaching career at Oxford Regional High School. Left to mourn are husband Sam Henley, Roslin; children, Jennifer (Manolo), Calgary, Gordon and Carolyn, both of Ottawa; sisters Isabel (Ken) Langille, Dartmouth, Sylvia (Fraser) Sherrard, Rothesay, NB, and their families. She was predeceased by brother Gordon (wife Mary and family); step-father Allister MacKenzie (son John David and family). Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) and Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, NS, 902-396-4144). Visitation Saturday, October 19 from 3 pm until 8 pm at W. Allen Funeral Home, Oxford. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2 pm at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Gairloch, NS. Special thanks to the attending nurses of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their care. Family flowers only. Donations in Ruth's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.