Ruth I. (Gilliss) Starsja

Died: Sat Aug 4, 2012

Family to do services at later date

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Ruth I.Starsja

   1931-2012

Lanesboro, Mass., USA -  Ruth Isabelle Starsja, widow of the late Roger Starsja, passed away at her residence, in Lanesboro, Mass., USA, on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the age of 81.

Born in Center Napan, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Jennie (Bessie MacInnis) Gilliss. She was a homemaker and a dental hygienist by profession.  She moved to the Boston area as a teenager and subsequently graduated from Forsythe School of Dental Hygene.  Most of her working career was with Dr. Arthur Pederson.  She was a member of the Berkshire County as well as the Naples, Florida Embroiders Guilds, in both her home town of Lanesboro as well as in her Florida home, where she spent her winters.  She was an expert with a needle and the family will cherish her beautiful embroidery and quilts.

She is survived by three daughters, Laura Naughton (Tim), Leslie Heisler (Jess) and Patricia Hayes (John); one son, John Starsja (Donna); ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Velna Mills (Lloyd), Helen MacDermaid (John), Beatrice Leslie, Diana Tucker; two brothers, Roy Gilliss (Anita) and Archie Gilliss (Elwanda); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband of forty-nine years, Roger, in 2004; one sister, Laura Watling; one infant brother, Bryden; three brothers in law, David Leslie, Walter Watling and Ellery Tucker.

Ruth was a smart, talented, stubborn and above all, a loving and lovely woman.

At her request, there will be no visiting or funeral service at this time. A memorial service may be held at a later date in Miramichi, New Brunswick and will be announced.  As expressions of sympathy, donations in Lanesboro can be made to HospiceCare c/o Dery Funeral Home, Berkshire, or in New Brunswick, donations to any charity of the donors’ choice, would be appreciated by the family.

For further information, local arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492, or messages of condolence to the family may be sent through our website, at   www.adamsfh.ca

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Condolence Booklet
Doug Jardine
   Posted Sun August 05, 2012
To Ruth's children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters & brothers:

Please accept my most sincere sympathies at this difficult time. Although Ruth moved from her childhood in Napan many years ago, I know that Napan never really left Ruth.

As a next door neighbor to her parents Archie & Bessie, during my growing up years, I remember her numerous faithful trips home with her family to visit her parents and siblings each summer. Although her home was in Mass., USA, part of her heart never left Napan behind.

I am sure that you, her family, are left with a legacy of stories and memories each of you will cherish forever.

Respectfully,

Doug Jardine
Adams Funeral Home Ltd.
Miramichi, N.B.

Marjorie Murray
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Archie, Elwanda and Family - Extending my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved sister. I know how close you were to her Archie and how much she meant to all of you. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Karl and Lillian Williston
   Posted Tue August 07, 2012
To Roy,Anita and all members of the Gillis family we extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one, Ruth.
May your many memories and love of Ruth carry you through in your grief.

May God''s Blessings be with you all.
Sincerely
Karl and Lillian

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Noreen and Bob Mills
   Posted Tue August 07, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mrs. Ruth Starsja.

Ken Mazeroll
   Posted Wed August 08, 2012
We're very sorry to hear of your loss Leslie, John, Laura, and Patricia. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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