Reta Ruth Stanton Haight

Haight, Reta Ruth 85 of Tideview Terrace, passed away on November 6th. Born in East Ferry, she was the only daughter of the late Burwell Stanton and Lottie (Hersey) Spencer. Mum’s greatest love in life was her children, grandchildren and her Lord. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed each word of appreciation for her tasty meals. She worked hard most of her life and eventually, many years after retiring, she got to see the Rocky Mountains on her 83rd birthday. She leaves behind daughters Ruth (Wendell) Darres of Bear River, Blanche (Joe) Halliday of Delap’s Cove; sons Larry (Debbie) Weymouth and Roy (Arlene) St. Stephen, NB. She is also survived by her former husband Donald Haight and her brother Carmen Stanton (Elsie “Sis”) Stanton of Port Wade and their children and grand children. She leaves seven grandchildren; Joe Balser, Tammy Balser, Trevor (Belinda) Robinson; Terri (Everett) Amero, Melissa Robinson, Joanna Haight and Lyndon Haight and ten great grandchildren who will miss their “Granny”. Mum was predeceased by her stepfather “Dad” Maxwell Spencer and her nephew Ernest Stanton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby, 7 Birch Street (245-2525) where the visitation will be Saturday, November 12, 1-2pm and the service will follow at 2pm with Murray Marshall officiating. Donations in Mum’s memory may be made to the Bear River Community Health Clinic. Family flowers only. Online condolences www.jaynesfuneralhome.com