It is with sadness that the family of Kathleen "Kay" Gordon Ruddick, of Hampton, NB, wife of the late J. Stewart Ruddick announces her death which occurred on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Dr. V.A. Snow Center. She was born in Moncton, NB on December 13, 1923, a daughter of the late Gordon and Winona (O’Brien) Douglass. Kay is survived by her daughters Susan Ruddick of New York, NY, Nancy Ruddick of Calgary, AB, Barbara (Andy) Adams of Hampton, NB, Martha Ruddick of Hampton, NB; son Ian (Ellen) Ruddick of Grande Digue, NB; grandchildren Amanda, Patrick, Tara; great-grandchildren Mikenzy, Gillian, Claire, Emma; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Sybil Blanche Morse of NS. A graduate of Moncton High School, she worked as a secretary before volunteering in 1945 with Red Cross Corps bringing war brides back over from Europe. It was a very exciting time for Kay and you can read her story at www.canadianwarbrides.com and click on V.A.D.s in the left hand column. Her name will appear at the very beginning of this section. Her work with the Red Cross did not stop at the end of the war as she managed a loan cupboard for those in need of crutches, wheelchairs, etc. She was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal in 2002 for all her charitable work, and she continued throughout her life volunteering on various activities in any community wherever she lived. She also, with the help of the late Mollie Fry, set up a second hand clothing fundraiser at Midway in Hampton, which was so successful, that she turned the third floor of her home into a business selling high-end consignment clothing from wealthy clientele to clients from near and far. Kay was also very creative - sewing, knitting, quilting, painting, gardening, cooking - decorating her home at Christmastime - baking the best donuts and cookies ever. She loved to entertain – any occasion was a special occasion. And she lived for company – you were always welcome to drop by anytime. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Roland Hutchinson will be held from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00AM. Donations in memory of Kay may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, Dr. V.A. Snow Center or to the memorial of donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com