Obituary of Ruby Matheson

Matheson, Ruby Ann: 53, Halifax, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 24, 2008 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland, Ruby is the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Butler) Bragg of Newfoundland. Most recently, Ruby had been employed with Manulife Financial as an administrative assistant. She had previously been employed with the NS Barristers Society, the NS Highway Worker’s Union, and the TD Bank, where she met her soul mate, Ken. Ruby loved her family dearly, and will fondly be remembered for always putting others ahead of herself. She was a woman of great faith in Christ, and was very active with home Bible studies. Having been married June 17, 1980, she is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Kenneth “Ken”. She is also survived by her cherished daughter, Stacey Matheson, Halifax, her parents, Robert and Shirley Bragg, Port-aux-Basques, NL, brother, Jack Bragg (Rose-Lee), Lower Sackville, her sister, Cindy Holthaus (Ronald), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, her nieces and nephews, especially Nikki “Peanut” and Danny (Shannon), as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. By Ruby’s request, cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield, (477.5601). A memorial service will be held in memory of Ruby on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2 PM at New Covenant Ministries, 110 Thorne Avenue, Dartmouth. Family flowers only by request, in lieu, donations to the Oncology Unit, Dixon Centre, QEII, 1278 Tower Road, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting: www.walkerfh.com