Obituary of Ruth Creighton Brown

Ruth Creighton Brown (nee Likely) of Westfield, B. 1915 daughter of Ethel Crothers (Creighton) and J. Gordon Likely died at the SJRH on May 1, 2008, five days before her 93rd birthday. Graduated SJHS in the Class of ’32. Received BA from Mount Allison University in 1936, B. Ed in ’57 and MA English in ’66. Before her marriage to Robert Douglas Brown, Ruth spent a year in London in ‘36/37 and in 1938 she worked as a reporter for the Saint John Citizen. In 1939, she was secretary to Dr. Frank Parker Day in Sackville preparing for the Centennial celebrations of Mt. Allison University. From ’54-’73, Ruth was a teacher at Westfield School and Simonds Regional High School. Ruth is survived by two daughers, Jane Likely Madsen (Capt.Tor Bordevik) of Westfield, and Rachel G. Giblin (Peter) of Liverpool, England: one son, Robert C. ( Rhonda) of Burton, N.B. ; one brother, Gordon Likely (Joan) of Duluth, Minn.; 6 grand-children: Elizabeth Highfield (Gary) of Halifax, Alison Calder (Stephen) of Saint John, Stephen Giblin (Karen) of London, England, Charlotte Giblin of Cardiff, Wales, and Jennifer and Laura Brown of Burton; 2 great grand-children, Hannah Ruth and Cole Highfield, plus several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband and two brothers, Herbert and Dr. John. The family would like to give special thanks to long-time friends Jim and Jenny Leadbeater, and to care-givers Sharon Bishop and Anne Duguay as well as to Dr. Brien and the nursing staff on 3CS for their compassionate care. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, 634-7424. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visiting at the funeral home in accordance with Ruth’s wishes. Ruth’s children will hold a MUMorial in Westfield in July at a date to be announced later. If desired, donations would be appreciated to either Saint John High School or to Mt. Allison University, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.