Ruth Killam
1926 - 2018
Ruth Killam
Visitation Information
Visitation
Wednesday November 14, 2018
Visitation Time
from 6-8pm
Visitation Location
Cobb's Funeral Home and Cremation Center
Service Information
Service Date
Thursday November 15, 2018
Service Time
10:30 AM
Service Location
Cobb's Funeral Home and Cremation Center
Burial Information
Burial Location
Fair Haven Cemetery
Requested Charity
Friends of the Moncton Hospital
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The children of Ruth Killam, age 92, are saddened to announce her passing on Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence at Kenneth E Spencer Memorial Nursing Home.

Born in Saint John, January 28, 1926, she was the daughter of Wm. Frederick and Jannie (Messer) Clifford. She was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents and by her siblings Millard, Willis, Elizabeth Ellingwood, Mildred Cole and Vella Lee.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Killam, who passed away in 2002. In 1954 they built their home on Seventh Street in Moncton and she remained in their home for more than 50 years. When she left her home, she moved in with her daughter Deborah in Riverview and later to Spencer Memorial Home in December 2017 and received excellent care while she was there.

Ruth and Lawrence had four children who all survive her. She will be sadly missed by her children David (Dianna), Gary (Luanne), Deborah Arsenault (Frank) and Sheila Poirier (Charles) all of the Greater Moncton area. Her family continued to grow to include ten grandchildren Robin Killam (Lise), Christine Chatham (Neil), Darlene Blakney (Rusty), Jacques Killam (Anjel), Ian Killam, Bonnie Hopper (Joette Collier), Bobby Arsenault (Lil), Tricia Poirier (Greg Maltby), Stephen Poirier (Tanya), and Jessica Poirier (Shane Thibodeau). She also leaves behind 19 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Ruth is also survived by her dear friend of more than 65 years, Doreen (Dodi) Kelly and by former neighbors who have remained good friends, Sherry Smith and Linda Shaffer.

Ruth worked at Eaton’s Catalogue Department during the Christmas season from the mid 50s until the mid-1970s. She formed many long lasting friendships while working there. Ruth and Lawrence had many friends and entertained their friends and family at their camp in Rosevale, Albert County then later at their cottage in Pointe du Chene. Many happy memories were made at these summer homes.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007) on Wednesday from 6-8 PM. A service celebrating Ruth’s life will take place from the funeral home chapel on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Scott Ryder officiating, a reception will take place following the service. The interment will take place at Fair Haven Cemetery.

In memory of Ruth, donations made to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated by her family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca

Ruth Killam