In Memory of

Ruth

Melinda

Priddle

Obituary for Ruth Melinda Priddle

The family of Ruth Melinda Priddle express their gratitude for a lifetime of love with their mother as they announce her passing at age 94 at the Carmelite House in Grand Falls-Windsor, surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Hedley, her infant sons, Donald and Lester, grandson, Daniel Waters, brothers, Jim, Herb, Clarence, sister, Charlotte, and her longtime companion, Gilbert King.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: her sons, Ralph (Margaret) Milltown, Carl (Coletta) Milltown, Martha, (Greg), Goulds, Ken (Gail) Cole Harbour, NS, Pauline (George), Washington State, Glenn (Vikki) Netherlands, and Brian (Rosalind) Seal Cove, CBS; grandchildren, Roxanne, Floyd, Jennifer, Jonathan, Charity, Jacqueline, Melanie, Kristen, Martha, Matthew, Rodney, Sara, and Kathrine; great grandchildren, Victoria, Alex, Jackson, Rebecca, Benjamin, Joseph, Grace, Elliot, Abigail, Reilly, and Ramona; great great grandchildren, Adalynn and Avery; also survived by her brothers, Jack and Victor (Shirley) and sister, Shirley (Harvey); along with an extended circle of family and friends.

A former resident of Pushthrough, and longtime resident of Milltown, mother’s kindness and her generous soul has touched the lives of so many people who she was proud to call her friends. She will always be remembered for her love of cooking, baking, and sharing whatever she had with others. Mother was active in her community as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Seniors’ Club, and ACW, and enjoyed many hobbies and interests. Mother’s happy demeanor, personal strength, and devotion to her family are memories and life lessons that will be cherished forever and she will be greatly missed.

The family is forever grateful to the committee and residents of Greenwood Manor, Milltown for their great kindness and friendship, and to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Carmelite House for the exemplary care and the love shown to mother.

Rev. Hubert Vallis conducted the funeral service at Christ Church, Milltown, on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 11am with interment following at the Anglican Cemetery, Milltown. Pallbearers are some of her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, Floyd, Jonathan, Jackson, Alex, Kathrine, and Victoria. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Christ Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Spencer’s Funeral Home.