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DOYLE (Casey), Ruth Evangeline – Age 97, Little Dover, Guysborough Co., died peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in the Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough. She was born on July 20, 1920, in Little Dover and was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lena Casey.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Landry (Ralph); Theresa Turnbull (Phil); son, Gerry Doyle (Dawn); as well as her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister, Ruby Horne (Ambrose); daughter-in-law, Verna Doyle. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Doyle; son, Eddie Doyle; sisters and brothers, Nora, Lucy, Eileen, Bernice, Pauline, Carl, Harry, Del and Clyde.
Ruth thoroughly enjoyed life with her family and friends and all of the children she taught over the years brought her joy and delight. She and husband Frank took their children on an amazing journey across Canada involving many exciting adventures. She was loved by so many and respected by everyone who knew her. She touched and inspired so many lives and showed her faith through her words and actions. Her children and grandchildren thought of her as their rock, the person to go to about anything. Her husband adored her and she has so many nieces and nephews that she loved and guided.
Her family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough for the warmth and kindness they always provided.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 11, from 2-8 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Agnes Parish, St. Agnes Cemetery Fund or to Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Monday, September 11, 2017
Visitation Time
2-8 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso
Service Information Service Date
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Service Time
2 p.m.
Service Location
St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover
Burial Information Burial Date
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Burial Time
Following funeral mass
Burial Location
St. Agnes Parish Cemetery, Little Dover
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