Obituary of Ruby Lohnes

Ruby L. Lohnes (Mason) Of Caledonia, It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruby L. (Mason) Lohnes surrounded by her devoted husband and family on Nov. 25 2007. Ruby was born at home on December 13, 1925 at Head of St. Margaret’s Bay N.S. She was the eleventh of twelve children of Loftus and Emma (Pegg) Mason. As a young woman she attended St. Margaret’s Bay School to grade eleven. During this same period she worked as a phone operator in her home where her mother managed the office of Maritime Tel, and Tel. She also worked as a clerk in the local general store, owned and operated by her brother Fred, until her marriage. Ruby was married at St. George's Anglican Church on November 22, 1952, to Gerald Lohnes who worked as a Station Agent for CNR for a period in 1951 and 1952 at French Village Station in Tantallon N.S. They moved to Yarmouth N.S. and finally to Caledonia, Queens County, where her husband was the Station Agent for many years. During her time as a most wonderful wife, mother and grandmother she was very active in the community of Caledonia especially the Red Cross, North Queens Nursing Home, school committees and Meals on Wheels and was an active member of the Anglican Church. Ruby enjoyed cooking and baking for all the local events and many of the people in the community remarked on the fact that you never left Ruby's home without partaking in many of her goodies. She mothered many and opened her heart and her home to all who knew her. Ruby will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald, Caledonia; her dedicated and loving children; daughter Barbara (Ronald) Dowding, Hubley; sons Robert (Marie), Upper Tantallon, Peter (Nathalie) Halifax, Ralph (Karen) Caledonia, Gregory (Carolyn) Hd. of St.Margarets Bay. Also her beloved grandchildren; Kristopher (Elaine Montebello) Tantallon, Kevin (Sarah Crown) Toronto, Natasha Dowding (Gavin Mills) Hillsburgh ON., Jessica and Isaac Lohnes Caledonia N.S., Zachary and Thom Lohnes, Hd.of St.Margarets Bay N.S, Zara Lohnes, Halifax. She is also survived by sisters Lillian Weldon, Hd.of St.Margarets Bay and Eileen Ecker, Digby N.S.; Sisters in Law, Muriel Mason of Hd.of St.Margarets Bay, Wendy Lohnes Hemford N.S. and Brother in Law and Sister in Law Richard and Doreen Lohnes, California, U.S.A. and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Granville, Arthur, Fred, James, Charles, Clarence, George, and sisters Mary and Eleanor. Ruby's family would like everyone to know how much she and her family appreciated the very many gifts of food, flowers, love and friendship that came from friends and relatives and neighbours- too many to properly acknowledge individually. Special thanks to Birdie Fiddes(VON), Renate Bennett (Nurse Practitioner), Dr. Rafferty, Heather Cook (Palliative Care) and the wonderful Home Care Workers that were so respectful and efficient. No visitation, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ruby's life will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Caledonia on Thursday November 29, 2007 at 1pm. Rev. Anna Hoeg officiating, with internment at Highland Cemetery, Hibernia Rd. Following the interment there will be a reception at the Legion Hall in Caledonia. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Christ Anglican Church Building Fund, Caledonia or North Queens Heritage Society, Caledonia or charities of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.