Monday, November 11, 2024
Dear Stephen, Rannie, Richard et al,
I have learned through the family grapevine of your mother Ruby’s recent death. I send my condolences to all of you.
The last time I saw Ruby was during a visit to Mary Norman a couple of years before the pandemic. We drove to the Dykeland Lodge where your mother was staying.
As I was probably about 14 years old the last time your mother had seen me during a visit to Cape Breton, for sure she didn’t recognize me. Ruby did still remember me and my family’s occasional visits back then. All of you made the trek to Aunt Tena and Uncle Charlie’s farm for a big family get together. If was great fun for my sister Claire and I to finally meet and get to know our many cousins in Nova Scotia.
Mary and I had a pleasant visit with her the afternoon of our visit so many years later. We chatted about her life at Dykeland and different family members. Ruby was in good health and good spirits. She seemed genuinely pleased we had taken the time to visit her. Both Mary and I were happy to find her well.
I wish to add my sincere sympathy at this time of sadness due to the loss of your mother, Ruby. May she rest peacefully.
Sincere condolences,
Frances (MacDonald) Baker
