Our Maritime Ties
Ruth Elizabeth Marie Trenholm
1923 - 2011 (88 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Ruth Elizabeth Marie Trenholm was born 1923, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Oct 2011, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: grandchildren, Karlene, Krista, Jennifer, Kraig, Rodney, Troy, Robert, Monica, Pierre, Jason, Dylan and Kerry Rose as well as 16 great grandchildren
- Occupation: employee of Goodwin's Super Market
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Obituary:
Obituary
R. Elizabeth (Betty) Porter
1923-2011
It is with heartfelt sadness the family of R. Elizabeth (Betty) Porter, age 88, announce her passing at the Gable's Lodge, Amherst on Thursday, October 6, 2011.
Born in Warren she was a daughter of the late David and Lucy (Anderson) Trenholm and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mum was a long time employee of Goodwin's Super Market where she made many long lasting friends and will be fondly remembered by her many close friends and family. She was a member of Trinity St. Stephen's United Church, Amherst.
Mum will be sadly missed by her daughters, Jeannette (Boyd) Morris, Brookdale, Marion (Dale) Murray, Moncton; sons, Richard (Shirley Ann), Hastings, and Floyd (Laureen), Louisdale, Cape Breton, NS; grandchildren, Karlene, Krista, Jennifer, Kraig, Rodney, Troy, Robert, Monica, Pierre, Jason, Dylan and Kerry Rose as well as 16 great grandchildren many nieces and nephews and her best friend Ruth Tattrie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell I. Porter and her daughter, Carol Porter, brothers, Maxwell, Fred and Harvey and sisters, Jean Sargent, Grace Jewell, Kathleen and Eleanor Trenholm and Mildred Trueman.
To honour Mum's wishes there will be no funeral or visitation. Her family will hold a private celebration of her life at a later date.  Arrangements in care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (667-8777).  Donations in her memory to a charity of donor's choice if so desired.Â
www.furlongjones.caRuth — Russell I Porter. Russell died Bef Oct 2011. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Jeannette Porter
- 3. Marion Porter
- 4. Richard Porter
- 5. Floyd Porter
- 6. Carol Porter died Bef Oct 2011.
Generation: 2
2. Jeannette Porter (1.Ruth1) Jeannette — Boyd Morris. [Group Sheet]
3. Marion Porter (1.Ruth1) Marion — Dale Murray. [Group Sheet]
4. Richard Porter (1.Ruth1) Richard — Shirley Ann ?. [Group Sheet]
5. Floyd Porter (1.Ruth1) Floyd — Laureen ?. [Group Sheet]
6. Carol Porter (1.Ruth1) died Bef Oct 2011.