Ruth Bishop

  Ruth Marie Bishop, 93, of Golden Years Estates, Moncton and formerly of Elgin passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Moncton Hospital.

  Born in Moncton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Eleanor (Hanselpacker) Garland. Ruth was a homemaker and in her early working years she worked at CIBC in Richmond Hill, ON and was a former T. Eaton Co. employee in Moncton.  She was a member of First Elgin Baptist Church, the Mapleton WMS, and the Elgin Seniors.  Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family.

  Survived and missed by her daughter Fay Steeves (Raymond), Elgin; son Don Bishop (Dianne), Newmarket, ON; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters Ruby Piercy, Harvey Station, Joan McKay, Moncton, Betty MacDougall (Gordon), Moncton and Beverly Conrad (Paul), Lincoln; brother Kenneth Hicks (Donna), Charlottetown, PE and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her husband Laurie; son and daughter-in-law Frank and Irene; infant son George Edward; brother Newton Garland and his wife Beulah and brothers-in-law Mick Piercy and Stewart McKay. 

  Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Thursday, June 11from 7 - 9 pm. The funeral will be held at First Elgin Baptist Church Friday, June 12 at 2 pm.  Interment to follow at New Elgin Cemetery.

  If desired, donations to the First Elgin Baptist Church, the Elgin Seniors or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

  A special thank you to Ruth's granddaughters Cindy, Heather and Allison for the wonderful care they gave their Nan.

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