Ruth Elkins passed away peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on December 16, 2024, at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Clark) Morgan and wife of the late Hugh Elkins of Fredericton. As the last surviving member of her immediate family, she was predeceased by her siblings: Reverend William Morgan (late Elsie), Glen (late Bertha) and June Greer (late Eugene).
Ruth completed her formal education at Bethany Bible College in Yarmouth, NS, as well as Teachers’ College and the Victoria Public Hospital School of Nursing, Fredericton. She taught school, then embarked on her nursing career, first at the Victoria Public Hospital and, subsequently, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. She married Hugh on June 30, 1961, with whom she had three children. Hugh and Ruth enjoyed several decades at Beulah Camp in Browns Flat, NB. As a woman of faith, Ruth was a longstanding member of the Wesleyan Church and, in recent years, a faithful member of Skyline Acres Baptist Church. She cherished her friends from both.
Ruth is survived by her son, Stephen Elkins, daughter Andrea Toner (Bill) and granddaughter Samantha Toner. She is also survived by three sisters-in-law: Brenda Elkins, Cindy Bushby (late Allan) and Valerie Elkins (late Brent), as well as by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Elkins (Robert), brother-in-law, Donald Elkins and special stepmother-in-law, Dora Elkins.
Cremation has taken place. Ruth’s memorial service will take place Saturday, December 21, at the Skyline Acres Baptist Church, 135 Canterbury Drive, Fredericton. Visitation at the church from 2:00-3:00, with a memorial service to follow at 3:00. A light refreshment will be served following the service.
The family wishes to thank Ruth’s homecare workers, especially Lorna and Kristi, Ambulance NB as well as the ER staff and Palliative Care team at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Thanks also to the staff at the North Minto Seniors Residence.
For those who wish, donations in Ruth’s memory can be made to Skyline Acres Baptist Church, Alzheimer’s Society, Kingswood University or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
