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Fiander; Gladys “Ruth”

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Fiander; Gladys “Ruth”, age 105, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born in Summerville Center, she was a daughter of the late Bertram and Carrie (MacGowan) Huskins.
In the 1950’s, she started up her own business selling Tupperware, helping host parties and also selling from her own home. Ruth graduated from Vocational School in Halifax with her Secretarial Diploma. She then worked as a sales clerk for Zellers for a few years. She later went to work at Dalhousie University working in the library and then the university archives before retiring in 1967. She was a member of Summerville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and a Charter Member and Past Matron of Queens Chapter #34 of the Order of Eastern Star. Ruth was very crafty and enjoyed embroidery and rug hooking. She also loved reading a good book.
She is survived by her daughter, Anna Fiander (Les MacKinnon), of Dartmouth; her sons, Jim (Jean), of Liverpool, Paul (Sandra), of Halifax; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur “Joseph”, sisters, Barbara, Constance; brothers, Harris, Gerald, Curtis and Winston.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 26th, 2016,with an Order of the Eastern Star Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception, all from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross and Reverend Russell Prime officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or to Summerville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Jim and Jean and families of Mrs. Fiander: My condolence to you on the passing of your Mother. She certainly lead a good life and a long one. Nancy

  2. To all of Ruth’s family, I would like to express my condolences. Ruth was a part of my growing-up years, and a valued member of the church. I recall many Sundays, sitting beside the three windows at the church, while she taught our Sunday School class. She was a lovely lady.

  3. Condolences to Jim and family on their loss .Bless you all at such a sad time.

  4. My many prayers and condolences are expressed for all who are grieving the loss of my Great Grandmother. Though we can’t be there in the flesh we are there in spirit and prayers.
    May light perpetual shine upon her.
    Much love,
    Danielle Lepine and family.

  5. Jim and Jean sorry to hear of your mother,s passing she certainly lead a good life and long life and a long one my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

  7. Dear Anna and Family – I am saddened to read this morning that your Mom passed away and am sending along my sincere sympathy. Unfortunately, I am here in CB and I will not be get to the funeral, but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this weekend. Moms are precious and I know how much you will all miss her, but I am sure you have lots of memories that bring smiles to your faces. With love and prayers, Willena

  8. My sincere condolences, Anna, on your mother’s death. I hadn’t realized that she worked at the Dal library and the university archives. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty

  9. This video slideshow was absolutely breathtaking. Brought back a lot of fond childhood memories. I loved seeing the photos of her with her husband in black and white- very moving.
    Thoughts are with you all back home- sending my love. Xoxo

  10. Sincere condolences to the Fiander family on the loss of Ruth Fiander. A long life which produces many memories. Our thoughts are with you.

    John and Donna Murray

  11. Jim and family,
    Sending our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom…how lucky to have her for so long…may you be comforted by many wonderful memories, and the love and support of family and friends at this difficult time.

  13. Dear Jim and Jean
    Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you
    and your family. Audrey McKinnon

  15. To Anna and family I wish to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Such a long and productive life is truly a blessing worth noting. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

  16. Dear Jim and Jean:

    So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please accept my most sincere condolences at this very difficult time.

  18. To the family of Ruth Fiander,
    So sorry to hear of her passing. Living to be 105 years young, as her family, you must have lots of great memories. Take Care & GOD Bless each & every one of you. HUGS!

  20. With Dearest Sympathy for your loss. I(Greg Kinnear), will always remember Aunt Ruth for her kindness!

  22. Jim & Jean: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.

    Sincerely,
    Manson & Nancy

  23. My sincerest condolences to the family of Gladys “Ruth” Fiander on the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    With sincerest sympathy
    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  25. I remember my grandmother’s box of rhinestone brooches which I thought were real. She would say it was “paste,” but that had no meaning for me. I knew she was a queen in disguise. I have learned from that and will keep trying to apply it to my life. Keep sparkling wherever you are, Grammy. I am sorry that we are all reduced by losing you.

  26. To the family’

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ruth was a great lady and she lived 105 years and will be missed by all who knew her.

  28. To the Fiander family:

    Please accept my sincere condolence at the passing of your mother.
    May God comfort you at this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Jean Strum

  29. Dear Paul,
    My sympathy to you and your family on the death of your mother. She certainly lived a long and productive life. May happy memories keep her spirit close to your hearts.
    Best wishes, Margaret Paterson. Ottawa, ON

  30. Dear Jim, Ann, and Family,

    So sad to hear the news of Ruth’s passing. We always had good visits together when we lived in NS. She was our longest living Disciple and it was an honour to get to know her at least for the short time we were there. May God’s peace be yours now and always. With love, Jen, Gianni, Rita and Victor Garbin

  31. I was very sorry to read about the loss of your mother, Anna. Just noticed it in the obituaries while looking at my cousin Bill Murphy’s obituary. Hopefully happy memories will see you through this difficult time. Best wishes!

    Norwood Whynot, DFO Communications (retired 2007)

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