5.3.2.3. Ruby May Adams (1916-2004)

Ruby May Adams (1916 ~ 2004)

5.3.2.3. Third child of C. Frederick Adams and B. Ella Sheckelton, Ruby May Adams, was born November 20, 1916, in Enniskillen, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

She married Earl Stephenson, son of Earl Stephenson and Sarah McCumiskey, December 5, 1936, in Tyrone, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario and had two children:

(5.3.2.3.1) Vaughn May (1937 ~ 2020)
(5.3.2.3.2) Beverly Joan (1941 ~ )

Ruby M. Adams Stephenson died April 25, 2004, aged 87 years and Earl Stephenson died June 18, 1998, aged 88 years in Bowmanville, Ontario and are interred at Hampton Union Cemetery.

----- BIRTH -----

ADAMS—Near Enniskillen, November 20, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Adams, a daughter. Bowmanville Statesman, Nov. 23, 1916.

----- ENGAGEMENT -----

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams, Enniskillen, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Ruby May, to Mr. Earl Stephenson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Stephenson, Southport, England, the marriage to take place the early part of December. Bowmanville Statesman, Nov. 19, 1936.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Adams—Stephenson

Haydon. A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Adams last Wednesday night and chivareed the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stephenson. Bowmanville Statesman, Dec. 17, 1936.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Ruby M. Adams Stephenson

At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, April 25, 2004 in her 88th year. Ruby May Adams, beloved wife of the late Earl Stephenson. Loving mother of Vaughn Nadeau & her husband Roland of Calgary, AB and Beverly Whyte & her husband Ralph of Coboconk. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Sister of the late Pearl Randle. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Hampton Union Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association in Ruby’s memory would be gratefully appreciated. Orono Weekly Times, Apr. 28, 2004.

Earl Stephenson

January 31, 1910 ~ June 18, 1998

At Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 18, 1998, in his 89th year. Earl Stephenson, beloved husband of Ruby Adams. Loved father of Vaughn Nadeau and her husband Roland and Beverly Kearney-Whyte and her husband Ralph. Loving grandfather of Stephen, Roland, Kevin, Beverly, Vivian, Tracey, Ryan, Drew, Shane, Wade and 12 great grandchildren. Friends were able to call the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service was held in our chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Hampton Union Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice in Earl’s memory would be greatly appreciated. Bowmanville Statesman, June 24, 1998.