[ Home ] [ Introduction ] [ Biographies ] [ Themes ]   Ruth Anthony was born on January 20, 1947, in the northern Newfoundland community of St. Anthony. She has lived her entire life in the province of Newfoundland, residing for the last nine years in Mount Pearl. During her life, she has worked as a medical secretary for the International Grenfell Association and as a legal secretary in St. John's. As well, she has been active in community through work with Guides, Scouts, church and schools. Mrs. Anthony is a recipient of the Silver Merit Award in Guiding and has received her fifteen year service pin for Guiding. Her hobbies include knitting, sewing and other crafts.