Thorburne-Ruth Murray(Colp) 86, of Charleston, Queens County, formerly of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in the Halifax Infirmary on November 22, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Born in Liverpool, Mom was the eldest daughter of the late Gerald and Lillian(Frausel)Colp of Port Mouton.
Growing up in Port Mouton, Mom and her brother Clare delivered milk to the cottage guests on Carter’s and Wobamkek Beaches. She was housekeeper in her younger teen years and worked in the telephone office. Mom met Dad and moved to Liverpool where they started their family. They moved back to Port Mouton shortly after where they went on to raise their family of eight children. The house was always full of kids! They welcomed our friends and cousins too! Some still call them their second Mom & Dad! Mom would meet up with a few friends and their children on summer days and we would walk down and spend the day playing at Carters Beach. As a family, some evenings were spent down on the “shore” cooking pots of periwinkles on an open fire! Waking on a weekend morning and finding Mom packing a banana box with sandwiches, sweets and drinks we knew we were heading out for an adventure!!! A lot of times we stopped to pick up Nanny Grace and we would stop and picnic at a park or just a nice grassy spot by the roadside! Some of our happiest memories were our car rides!! We spent many fun years camping at Ponhook. After us kids flew the coop, Mom started working as a spare bartender at Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion in Liverpool. She loved talking with the Veterans and other patrons and went on to fulltime bartender where she worked alongside Dad on many Friday & Saturday nights, usually getting a least one dance in to unwind before closing up and heading home!
Mom loved her family more than anything else in the world and would be the first to ask when the next get together would be! Our annual family picnics, birthday parties, holidays, any excuse to have the children, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gathered together brought her much happiness! We were all her pride and joy and we knew her love for us was deep as was ours for her!!
Mom enjoyed feeding and watching birds and animals, reading, watching game shows and wrestling, radio bingo, scratch and pull tickets(and the “girls on the hill”), and beating anyone who dared to play a game of cribbage with her, she rarely lost!!
Surviving are her children Mary Emily of Liverpool; Michael (Marilyn) of Beech Hill; Lillian Thorburne (James Williams) of Carter’s Beach; Inez (Donald) Shupe of Charleston; Cynthia Thorburne (Clinton Fisher) of Hunts Point; Wanda Himmelman (Peter Howard) of Sandy Cove; Andrew (Christina) of East Berlin and Cheryl Thorburne of Liverpool, Grandchildren Adrienne “Sook” (Rory); Justin (Lisa); Ronnie, Colin (Kim), Kyle (Kayla), Megan, Christopher (Tiffany), Jacob, Kaitlin (Braden), Ryan, Michael, Leah, Austin, Dennis (Candace) and Jessi. Great grandchildren Bjorn, Nola, Oliver, Sawyer, Sophie, Haelyn, Dominic, Paige and Payton. Her sister Celia Duchesne, Lower Sackville , sisters-in-law Janet Colp, Port Mouton, Mary Whynot, Liverpool, Brother-in-law David(Norma) Thorburne, London, On. and her dear Aunt Marie Woodworth, Shoreham Village, Chester and many neices and nephews.
Besides her parents, Mom was predeceased by her husband Murray, her daughter Angela Ruth; grandson Matthew Allen; brothers Clare and Maynard, sisters Muriel, Inez and Sharon.
One of Moms favorite memories was the smell of the sea , now Mom will make her final journey to her beloved Port Mouton where there is salt in the air and lay to rest with Dad who was the love of her life for 68 years. Our hearts are heavy and we miss you dearly but we know you are home and at peace. Love you forever Mom
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, December 12th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton, NS. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Diabetic Association or S.HA.I.D. Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Kim Masland, MLA
To Ruth’s Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I hope your many precious memories shared together comfort your hurting hearts.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Wamboldt & Family
To Ruth’s Family,
We are very sorry to hear this sad news.She was a greart woman RIP Ruth
Janette Wamboldt
Leah And All of Ruth’s Family,
I am very sorry about your Grandmother.She was a wonderful Grandmother and she loved you all very much RIP dear Ruth
Barbara Morris
My sincere condolences to the family. Aunt Ruth held a special place in my heart. I loved her and Uncle Murray very much. I will miss them both. I know they are together again and not suffering any longer. Jesus gained another angel.
Pat Chandler
Sending my sincere condolences to all of the Thorburne family at this sad time.
Eleanor Lloyd-West (Newell)
To Ruth’s Family, I’m feeling a big part of my past has left. I was one of ‘those’ on the hill.
I even remember as a child when Mom & Dad first got together. We were good neighbors
for many years. R.I.P. Ruth, know you were loved and thought highly of by many.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Emily and families,
So sorry to hear about your Mom..thinking of you in the days ahead..take care❤️
robert huskins
to all of ruths family
sorry to hear of moms passing
robert and jean huskins
Tish
To the Family , so sorry for your loss. May she have her Crib Board with her and keep on whipping butt ! Sincerely, Tish Fisher
Sylvia Forbes
TO THE THORBURNE FAMILY; SO SORRY FOR LOSS;MY HEART GOES OUT TO U ALL; REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES; GOD BLESS;
Ron & Barb Campbell
To Ruth’s Famyly,
We are sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bruce and Sylvia Fancy
To Ruth’s family,
Bruce and I want to offer our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. We remember Ruth and Murray from the time we rented the upstairs apartment when Bruce worked with McLeod Fusheries. I still remember the times she would have to prime the pump to have water for both places. She truly was a gracious lady and she now joins her soul mate .. May they both rest in peace..
David Whynot
<Sending my Sincere Condolences to all the family at this difficult time
Lannie and Judy Francis
To Ruth’s family, we a thinkin g of you at this sad time. Hold your memories close and You will get through this with the love of family and friends. Hugs Lannie and Judy.
Peggy Payzant
To Ruths Family:
I Am So Sorry To SeeThat Your Mom Has Passed Away. It Sure Has Been A Difficult Year For All Of You. Your Mom Was Quite A Wonderful Lady. She And Your Dad Use To Come Into The Store And Your Father Use To Tease Me All The Time. Your Mom Use To Get After Him And Then Look At Me And Say::: Don’t Pay No Mind To Him , He’s Being Silly!!! Your Father And I Looked At One Another And Then We’d Start To Laugh. You Could Tell That They Loved One Another Very Much. Cherish All Your Precious Memories Of Your Mom And Of Course Of your Dad Too.They Are Precious Memories That Will Get You Through Some Difficult Days Ahead, Keep these Memories Close To Your Heart. May Your Mom Now REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALLL.
Sincerely:::
Peggy Payzant ( Former Sobey’s Employer)
Frank and Jane Croft
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. Enjoyed many times at the camp ground. Them were the good old days. We had so much fun. Sending my sincere condolences to the family. May she rest in peace ❤️
Judy Hyson
I’m so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing! She was a wonderful and giving person! My condolences to her family! May she RIP!
Timothy and Colleen Roy and June MacDonald
To Ruth’s family,
Sending our sincere condolences to all of the family. You have wonderful memories to share with each other. I will miss seeing your mom and Mary when I am shopping in Liverpool. Take care.
Shelley Boens
Emily and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Keep her memories alive and her close to your hearts. Sending hugs to all.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Wanda,and family, we are so sorry to hear the sad news of your mom passing. Our deepest sympathies to your families.
Janet Smith
Condolences to all the Families at this difficult time !!
Janet Spicer (Smith)
Dear Cynthia, Mary,Andy , Celia and all of Ruth’s children and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss ❤️. I remember you guys all growing up in Port Mouton when I was younger . She was a sweet lady who adored her family!! Thinking of you all in this sad time. Take care. Hugs to you all ❤️
Vina Moses
Sad to hear this news. Ruth was a gentle, nice lady and I enjoyed talking to her. Condolences to her family and friends.
Amy Burgess
My sincere condolences to the family.
Cheryl (Wagner) Hatt
To Ruth’s family. I am so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I have known your
Mom and her family all my life. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
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David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
To all of Ruth’s family we send our condolences, Ruth was a terrific person in every way. I have know Ruth and Murry most of my life and when we were in each other’s company we had many laughs. They are two people i will think of often, she sure will be missed and thought of by many.Bless you all at this sad time.
Jordan and Bella Oickle
To all of Ruth’s family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Ruth
Terri Longmire
To all of Ruth’s Family
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. If you all
Cherish your wonderful memories, it will make it a bit easier every day. Test in Peace, Ruth.
Craig Stuart/Maria Labour
To Ruth’s wonderful family
We are thinking of you all and sending our heartfelt condolences.
Alta Mason
To all Ruth’s family. Sending sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of your Mom, grandmother, Aunt, friends. May knowing that Ruth’s earthly suffering is over and she is at peace reunited with her loving husband ease your hearts as you walk this difficult road. Keep all your favourite memories close
until you meet again.
Virginia Whynot
My sincere condolences to you all
Vicki & Scott Conrad
Dear Inez,
We’re so sorry to read about the loss of your mom. We are thinking of you at this sad time and offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Laurie Lethbridge
It breaks my heart to here of Ruth’s passing. She was an incredible person. Every time we met it was a joyous conversation. I looked at her as a beloved member of my family . RIP you wonderful person, at least now there is someone to control Murray.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Take care.
David/ Norma
Sending our sympathy and prayers and letting you know our heart goes out to each family member at this time of sadness. With deepest sympathy. Norma and David.
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Inez, Donnie and family:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time and sending our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Anna-Stell and Jordan
Vivian Croft (Whynot)
To Ruthie’s family
I am so sorry for your loss. Take care
Brenda Kennedy
Dear Wanda and all your family,
I did not know your Mother personally, but knew who all of you were, and I am certain she must have been a wonderful woman as all of you are wonderful, kind, loving people. Hold your memories close and take care of one another .
God Bless you all,
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Bruce Theriau
To Ruth’s Family
Sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you.
Donna Wagner Rasmussen
Sorry too hear of Ruth’s passing. Sending condolence to her Family and Celia. I Knew Ruth’s Family from years ago. As I grew up in Port Moiuton..
Donna Wagner Rasmussen.
Peter Michael Theriau
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Whynot and Family
We were so saddened to hear of Ruth’s passing. May you find comfort in all your great memories and in each other. God Bless.
Elaine and Junior Williams
Mary and all the family
Sorry to see the news of your mother’s passing. Hope your memories will help.
TONY WHYNOT
so sorry for loss. Your MOM was such a beautiful lady. So enjoyed our chats when our paths crossed. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.XO
Zona
Lillian,
It is with sadness for you that I send sincere condolences to you & the family . I see now where you get your sweet smile from . Take care friend ….
Big hug,
Zona
Orris and Carol Anne
So very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing such a wonderful person ,our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Marilyn Whynot
To Ruth’s family so very sorry to hear of her passing. Sending my sincere condolences to all.
Marilyn Malone
To Ruth’s Family
Sorry to read of Ruth’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Westlake
I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all Hugs
Brenda Lawrence
To Ruth’s family .
Sorry for your loss . My thoughts are with the family.
Sincere condolences.
Brenda Lawrence .
Joanne McLeod
I am so sorry to learn of Ruth’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all her children. It is most certainly heart-wrenching to have lost both parents in such a short period of time. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Randi Dickie
Dear Inez, Lil & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss of a very special person in your life . It is a difficult time in losing a parent , especially a Mom . This timed with the recent passing of your Dad is even more painful. May you have strength in the comfort of the love you shared and the good memories of life together.
Sending you my heartfelt sympathy and warm hugs
Randi