Sister Ruth Calvert, in religion Richard-Maria, Fille de Jésus, of Canterbury Hall in Riverview, passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021 at The Moncton Hospital, at the age of 82, and in the 62nd year of her religious profession. Born in Campbellton, she was the daughter of the late James Calvert and the late Olga Duguay of Dalhousie.

Besides her religious family, she is survived by two sisters: Barbara Bowes from Fredericton, and Ruby Lagacé from Saint John; five brothers: Richard and Walter from St. Thomas, Ont., Robert and Paul from Dalhousie, and John from Pokemouche; and by many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one brother, James.

Sister Ruth spent part of her life working in the teaching profession, then in pastoral work and catechist coordinator in D’Escousse and Arichat, Nova Scotia. Wherever she lived, she exercised her talents as a musician and artist for the benefit of the community.

By request, there will be no visitation. A celebration of the Word will be take place on Monday June 7 at 1:30 pm at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900). Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required and a maximum participation of 50 people at a time with social distancing regulations are in effect. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe.

 

Words of comfort may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com