Ruth Fox
Sorge, 99, of Amherst, passed away at Gables Lodge on
Sunday, November 27, 2016. Born May 16, 1917, Ruth was a
daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Fox) Kinney of Fosterville, NB,
and the widow of the late Albert G. Sorge of Amherst.
Upon her arrival in Amherst, Ruth was
employed with Canada Car and then helped her husband in their grocery
store for a period of time. Before her retirement, Ruth had
been a retail clerk with Sears Canada in Amherst.
She was a member of Christ Church, the
Mary Knight Circle, a life member of the Amherst Lioness Club, and a
strong member of the Liberal Party.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and
great grandmother.
Ruth will be sadly missed by her
daughter Vicki (Jerry) Randall, Amherst; grandchildren, Michael (Kim),
Moncton and Kristina (Shane), Dieppe; great grandchildren, Benjamin,
Emma and Brady; a sister-in-law, Barbara Kinney as well as many nieces
and nephews.
Besides her parents, Ruth was
predeceased by her husband, Albert Sorge, and her brothers,
Austin and Max.
Arrangements are under the care of
Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church
Street, Amherst (902-667-8777) from where a time of visitation will be
held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6-9 pm. A funeral
service for Ruth will take place from Christ Church, Amherst on
Thursday at 2 pm. Interment to follow in the parish
cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to
the Christ Church, VON, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of
the Donor's Choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting Ruth's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the
funeral home Facebook Page.