<p>                                            Ruby May Crocker</p> <p>                                            Corner Brook, NL</p> <p>                              May 1, 1923 – March 21, 2016</p> <p> </p> <p>It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Ruby May Crocker announce her peaceful passing on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook in her 93<sup>rd</sup> year.  She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Denise (Kaj) Hedin, Brian (May) Crocker, Vicki Crocker and daughter-in-law Heather Crocker.  Also left to mourn are her dear grandchildren: Caroline Hedin, James Hedin, Alex (Ashley) Crocker, Alana Crocker (Josh Webb), Shawn Crocker and Paul Crocker; sisters: Cora Batstone, Annette Stafford and Edna Tilley.  She was predeceased by her husband James, son Paul, parents Lemuel and Pearl Batstone, sister Marjorie Sharpe and brother Earl Batstone.  She also left behind a large circle of relatives and friends. </p> <p>Ruby was the epitome of motherhood, always putting her family first and foremost. A kind, loving, gentle spirit who was strong, capable and wise.  Ruby was a very artistic person who could put her hand to anything. She was a superb seamstress and quilter and in her later years, she developed a keen interest in oil painting. Throughout her life though, her main passion was the creation of beautiful gardens for all to admire.</p> <p>Cremation has taken place and the family will be receiving friends on Sunday, March 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home on St. Marks Avenue.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Very Rev. Baxter D. Park officiating.  Interment to follow at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  To sign the family guest book or to make a memorial donation you may visit our website at www.fillatre.ca</p>