The death of Ruth Pauline Creighton of Sussex occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on December 16, 2008 at the age of 87. Born in Upham, NB, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Delsie (Parlee) Sherwood and the wife of the late Roy Creighton who passed away in 1970. Ruth is survived by her daughter Betty Hawkes (William) of Quispamsis and sons; Herbert (Lucy) Creighton, Edgar (Cindy) Creighton and Allan (Mary) Creighton, all of Sussex, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, son-in-law Glendon Steeves of Kingston, sisters-in-law Anne Sherwood of Waterdown, ON and Chris Creighton Murphy of Sussex and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by daughters; Edith Creighton, Mary Louise Creighton and Edna Steeves, her sister Louise Sherwood and brothers Richard, Ronald and Eric Sherwood. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Friday December 19, 2008 at 2:00PM with The Venerable David J. Barrett officiating. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.