Ruth J. MacKay
May 3, 1941 ~ November 28, 2016
Ruth J. (Skane) MacKay, 75, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Lahey Hospital in Burlington following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Colin R. MacKay.
Born in Everett on May 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Horseford) Skane. She was raised and educated in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. Ruth had been a Danvers resident for more than 55 years.
For more than twenty years, Ruth was a long distance truck driver with her husband. For the last sixteen years, she was employed as a bookkeeper at Staples.
Dedicated to her family, Ruth enjoyed quilting, poetry, guitar, and painting. She lived life to the fullest.
In addition to her husband, she leaves her children, Robin Mysliwy and her husband Rob of Byfield, Leanne White of Rowley, Kerri Nims of Danvers, Kristin Force of Groveland, Caroline Archibald and her husband Trevor of Kentville, NS, Jennifer MacKay of Truro, NS, and John Henry MacKay of Truro, NS, a sister, Carol Rackliffe and her husband Brian of Hampton, NH, a brother, Harold Skane Jr. and his wife Jill of Staceyville, ME, her beloved grandchildren, Matthew Maloney and his wife Erin, Michael and Zachary Mysliwy, Cassidy and Hailey Force, Rebecca Nims, Jack and Andrew Archibald, and Robert, Lucas, and Bryson MacKay, and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at 11AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be prior to the service from 9-10:45AM Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284.
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Ruthie, will miss you. we had a special cousin relationship. We went through Junior High and High School together. We always had a special bond. RIP.
Colin and family…thinking of you with Deepest Sympathy
Sincerely, Elaine (Rocky Mountain)
Our deepest sympathy to Colin and all of Ruth’s family ! She was a wonderful neighbor to all.We especially remember her for coming to spend time with Allison’s dad when he was ill. Blueberry picking time was always such a special time for Ruth.
Our love to all
Ann % Allison Munro
Our deepest sympathy to you Collie and all of your family at this very sad time. Thinking of you and remembering Ruth, may she rest in peace. Sam and BJ
Colin and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to you at this sad time. Ruth was a wonderful lady and always so kind to everyone.
Glenn and Jacqueline Connors
Lauchie and Heather Connors
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you may be gone,but you will never be forgotten.blueberry season will not be the same without you.love Sheila and Gord.Your light will always shine
To Collie and family…So very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. Such a sweet lady. Sincerely, Irene, Harriet and Carol.(Wendy’s friends from the cabin)
Colin and Family, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Edna, Karen and Valerie.
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Sending prayers, love and deepest condolences to you all. Ruthie was an amazing, loving and thoughtful person.
She was beautiful inside and out.
With love,
Aunt Bea Thistle
Cousin Diane Thistle and family
Cousin Scott Thistle and family
Dear Colin and family, We were very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. We wish we lived closer so we could express our sympathy in person but we will see you in Willowdale. Our love to you all, your Thompson Cousins, Susan, Richard, Roy, Janice and families.
Robin, Leanne, Kerri and Kris,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I will always remember your Mom working so hard in the yard and being a second Mom to me growing up. We were blessed growing up next to you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Sharon Smith Breault
Collie & Family
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Ruth was a kind beautiful person inside and out. We will miss her visits to Nova Scotia. Lots of Love from the George F. & Family. Wish we were closer to be with you guys. Hugs
I’ll miss you, Ruthie. More than you’ll ever know. You were my mother’s best friend for as long as I can remember. You were there for us through all the good times and also through the bad. You are my family! Some 45 years ago, you bounced me on your knee singing the “Trot Trot to Boston” song. I was not much more than a toddler then. Somewhere around 3 or 4 years old. I remember like it was yesterday and now, here I am, an old fart pushing 50… well ok, 48, but who’s counting? The times you and all your daughters came to visit us in ipswich back in the day were like Christmas morning to me! You and your family were a part of every aspect of my life through all the years that followed. The memories will live on forever in my heart.. Your passing leaves a great big hole in my heart because now I just can’t imagine a life without Ruthie in it. This is going to be hard. You are one of life’s truest blessings and you will be sorely missed by so many here on this Earth. But something tells me that one day we will all be together again by the grace of God and Christ. Until we meet again, may you bask in the glory of God’s presence. Please put in a good word for us! I love you, Ruthie! Xoxo
Ruthie, I remember the days, when all our kids were little and we use to push are carriages up to the center of Danvers and meet. Seemed everytime I was going to have another one, you would tell me you were to. Only difference was I had 3 boys and l girl and you had 4 girls. Too bad I had to move so far away, but you use to manage to come down and visit anyway. Will miss you more than anyone can ever know. Hope all of your girls keep you in their thoughts and in their prayers forever. Love Janet