Ruth, her preferred name, was born in Millstream on June 28, 1920, and was the daughter of the late John and Jenny (Parlee) Northrup. Ruth loved her family dearly and took on the role of family Matriarch with great pride and responsibility. In her younger years she loved to golf and curl, and still watched them on TV. She enjoyed her visits to the camp, Tooth Acres (Pleasant Ridge) and later on to the new camp, The Woodpeckers Nest with one of the many dogs that she cherished. In the summer, her visits to the trailer at Grand Lake were filled with friends, cards and laughter. Her greatest passion came from her paints and brushes. She treated all objects (rocks, bottles, shingles etc.) like they were a canvass. She really enjoyed a good drive in the country and never tired of wondering who lived lived here and there and what they did. Many thanks to friend and long term care giver Pat McGouey for her help and understanding. Ruth is survived by her sons, Doug Northrup (Donna) of Sussex and Greg Northrup (Holly) of Roachville. Cherished Grandmother (Mimi) of Jennifer Anderson (Mark) of Fredericton, Lisa King (Dan) of Quispamsis, Jeff Northrup (Stacy) of Saint John, Amy St. Onge (Tom) of Edmonton, Alberta, Jonathon Northrup (Erin) of Moncton and Michelle Legendre (James) of Edmonton, Alberta. Ruth was also known as Mimi to her Great Grandchildren, Sarah and Lauren Anderson, Grace, Jordan and Joshua King, Tyson and Jase Northrup, Isabelle, Alex and Abigail St. Onge, Jack, Ben and Evelyn Northrup, Reese and Lily Legendre. Also by nieces Carolyn Smith, Colleen Holder and Janet McAlary. Mrs. Laura Ruth Willis passed away peacefully on March 4, 2015 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Dr. Donald L. Northrup in 1969 and her second husband Ralph Willis in 1996. Her sisters Marion (Hillis) Parlee, Florence Northrup, Margaret (James) MacAleese and brother Frank (Evelyn) Northrup. Ruth was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Arrangements are in the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, N.B. (506) 433-1176 where visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 1-3 and 6-8pm. A Celebration of Ruth's life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11:00 am with Rev. Shawn Redden Officiating. The interment at Kirk Hill Cemetery will take place in the Spring. If you are considering a memorial donation in memory of Ruth, the family has recommended the Heart and Stroke Foundation a the charity of your choice. www.wallacefuneralhome.com To view Ruth's Celebration of Life please click the link below: <iframe src="http://new.livestream.com/accounts/12493326/events/3864916/player?width=560&height=315&autoPlay=true&mute=false" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe>