It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the
passing of Ruby "Pic" Blakney, age 81, of Springhill, NS.
Ruby passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Tuesday,
April 15, 2014.
Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Walter and
Amelia (Casey) Snell.
Pic was a loving wife of Earl Blakney who passed away in
1999. She and Earl loved to travel and play cards. Pic was very
dedicated to her family and loved to spend time with her
grandchildren. She always looked forward to hearing about their day to
day lives.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Edward (Sherry),
Amherst; Cindy Blakney (Carlo Lemon), Island View, NB; 3 grandchildren
Blake, Carcyn and Nicole; brother Darrell "Tuffy" (Johanne)
Snell, Springhill, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and siblings
Fern Nicholson and Basil "Manzie" Snell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, 5
McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). There will be no
visitation by request. A funeral service will be held on Thursday,
April 17, 2014 at 10:30 am from A H Brown Funeral Home, Springhill,
with The Reverend Tory Byrne officiating. Burial will take place at a
later date in Leamington Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Pic may honor
her love of animals by giving to the L.A. Animal
Shelter.
www.brownsfuneralhome.com