Alice Ruest

Alice Marie Ruest of Tobique Narrows, NB, passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on December 27, 2020.

Alice was born in Lake Edward, NB, on November 20, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Rivers) Johnston. Alice leaves behind her daughter, Myrna Glenn (Mark) of Chipman, NB; her son, Kirk Ruest (Gail) of Tobique Narrows, NB; her five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; her brother, Delmer Johnston (Mary) of Lake Edward, NB.

Alice was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Thomas Ruest; her daughter, Therese Murchison; her son, Ronald Ruest; her sisters, Myrtle Johnston, Effie Dunster, Laura LaFrance, Florence Smith, Marietta Connell, and Mildred Downey; her brothers, Alex, Ivan, Stephen, Willard Johnston.

Alice worked as a clerk in a local grocery store and at Canada Post prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Keenagers Club and the Anglican Church Women's Group.

Respecting Alice's wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral held. A graveside service will be held at Trinity Anglican Cemetery in the spring.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Barry Wecker, the Extra-Mural nurses, the employees from CVCVB who provided Alice with home care for the past three years, and the nurses at the hospital who looked after Alice during her last days. Mum was provided with excellent quality of care for which we are very grateful. Thank you.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Southern Victoria Cancer Assistance Fund would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB.