It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother Frances Ruth Smith, 87 years, of Springhill, NS.  Mom passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in All Saints Hospital, Springhill, NS.

Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late S. Lloyd and Jean (Wilson) Mills.

Ruth was a teacher for 12 years.  She will be remembered for her fun spirit, love for her family, and hooking buddies.  She was well known for curling, knitting and rug hooking (each rug with its own design and story).  She loved hosting friends at her summer cottage and out at the sugar woods.

Ruth will be dearly missed by her children; Noelene (Greg) Hatfield, Springhill; sons, Kelsey (Holly), St. Margaret's Bay and Stefan, Springhill; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Raymond, Smith's Cove, NS; brother in law Charles Haliburton, Digby, NS.

She was predeceased by her husband Noel F. Smith; son, Michael; sisters, Stephanie Mills and Patricia Haliburton. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). Cremation has taken place.  A private internment of her and her husband Noel will be held in the Hillside Cemetery at a later date.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Church, or a charity of choice.  

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ruth's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.