RUTHERFORD, Elinor (Hobbs) (RN)

It is with deep sadness that the family of Elinor Rutherford announce her passing on March 1, 2017.

Born in Georgetown, PEI, she was the daughter of the late William and Maud (Henry) Hobbs.

She graduated from the PEI School of Nursing in Charlottetown, PEI in 1952 and nursed in Charlottetown, PEI, Halifax, NS, and Sydney, NS.

Elinor is survived by her daughter, Marjorie (Jim) Taylor, Stillwater Lake N.S.; sons, David (Dianne), St. Peter’s, Douglas (Clara), Whitehorse, YT., Kim (Yvette), Prince George B.C., Peter (Linda), Sudbury Ont., Bruce (Sharon), Riverview NB. Elinor is also survived by her grandchildren, Kristopher, Katrina, Thomas, Amy, Traci, Jennifer, Scott, Bradley, Emily, Mike, and Katie and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Breina and Kelsey. .

She was predeceased by her husband, soul mate and love of her life, the late Douglas H. Rutherford.

She was also predeceased by her brothers, Arnold, William (Bill) and Albert (Bob) Hobbs

Visitation for Elinor will be on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. in the SW Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Sydney River United Protestant Church, 1524 King’s Rd., Sydney River, with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating.

A spring Interment to take place at Alfred E. Smith Cemetery, Sydney Forks.