STRIDE - Ruby Mildred of Courtenay, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital on Monday, January 14th, 2002, at age 73. Predeceased by her parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother, Rub is surived and will be lovingly missed by her husband of nearly 54 years, Monson; sons Alfred 鈥淪onny鈥� (Lynn), Eugene (Norah), Bert (Anna); daughter Elizabeth (Jim) Bell and son Garry (Cheryl), all of Powell River; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Since her move to Courtenay, Ruby became active with the Evergreen Seniors and continued to enjoy her hobbies of knitting, crocheting and a good game of cards, particularly crib and rumoli.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, January 21st at 1:30 p.m. from Stubberfield鈥檚 Funeral Home, Powell River.

Should friends desire, donations in Ruby鈥檚 memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.o, Box 1225, Comox, B.C. V9N 7Z9 or the charity of one鈥檚 choice would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 RYAN ROAD, Courtenay.