Obituary of Ruby Jane Blanchard

Age 92, of Ardoise, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in North Range, Digby Co., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin “Ben” and Mary “Vi” (Melanson) MacLeod.

Mum was a home body, looking after kids and trying to keep us out of trouble. In the end it worked out fine.

She is survived by sons, Stephen (Phyllis), Ranald (Darlene) and Richard; grandchildren, Brian (Krista), Brad (Lori), Jacqueline (Don), Denise and Darrell (Katrina); great-granddaughter, Olivia Anne Marie Blanchard and Ainsley Marie Oakley; as well as many extended family members.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Norman and daughter, Marlene.

Mum will be sadly missed by all of us. We would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Dykeland Lodge for mum’s care.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). A public graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9, in Oak Hill Cemetery, Ellershouse Rd., Ellershouse, Celebrant Helen Lindsay officiating. Donations in memory of Ruby may be made to any charity.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca