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Ruth Cushman, long time resident of Quesnel, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Cushman in 1994.


She is survived by her children: Tim (Lonnie Houston), Mary Ellen (Walter Moar), Heather (Dominique Lebrun), Kathleen (Steph Kostiuk), grandchildren: Bradey, Corey, Marissa, Luke, Bruce, Jake, Spencer, Kyle, David, Cody, Brandon, great-grandchildren: Blake, Haley, Riley, Jack, Charlotte, Madeleine, Charley, Logan, and Ember. She is also survived by her beloved dog Baxter.


Thank-you to all the staff at Dunrovin Lodge for looking after our mother with your kind and loving care. Also thanks to Dr. Craig for your kindness and compassion to Ruthie over the years.

If anyone would like to make a donation in Ruth’s memory, please do so to the Quesnel Chapter of the SPCA. This would have pleased her immensely.