It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth L. (Allen) Gillis, on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Oromocto Public Hospital, after a long & courageous battle with cancer.  Born October 6, 1940 in Lower Jemseg, Queens County, NB, to the late Joe & Frances (Knight) Allen.  Ruth is survived by a daughter Betty-Lou Gillis & a son Alan (Marci) Gillis.  She felt very blessed to have 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.  She will be sadly missed by 3 brothers; Lloyd (Lyla) Allen, Ralph Allen and Robert (Judy) Allen, 3 sisters; Joan Lanz (Eugene), Mary Nicholson and Shirley Marche (Gerald), along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and Dale Gillis, father of her children.  Predeceased by her parents an infant twin sister, her sister Joyce Lord and brother-in-law Phil Lord

Ruth worked for the Cumberland Regional Hospital Laundry Society, Cumberland BC for a number of years prior to returning to NB.

Sincere thanks to all the specialist, doctors, technicians, DECH Oncology Department, Extra Mural, Home care workers, OPH Palliative Care Unit, family and friends for the time and effort spent bettering my quality of life. "I did it my way"

Ruth was a woman of strong will and compassion.

In respect with her wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation.  A private graveside service will take place at St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Lower Jemseg, NB with Rev. Bill McMullin officiating. 

Don’t cry I have fought my final fight with complete fulfillment.  Keep the wood box full and don’t grow anything that you can’t eat. 

Personel condolences may be offered through, www.bishopsfuneralhome.com 458-1885