Carson (Bent), Ruth Elizabeth In hospital in Ottawa on Friday July 1st, 2011 at the age of 59 years. Ruth was the loved daughter of Donna and the late George Bent of Clarence Nova Scotia, cherished wife of Blair Baker, mother of Joseph Carson of Nanaimo B.C. and Laura Baker (at home). She was the sister of Brenda Barkley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, David (Pamela) Bent of Middleton Nova Scotia and Allen (Jacqueline) Bent of Clarence Nova Scotia. Ruth will be sadly missed by colleagues at Lanark Lodge, her neighbours and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Tuesday July 5th, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. A service to commemorate and celebrate Ruth’s life will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Memorial Fund of Lanark Lodge or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.