Ruth Dumaresq

Proudly Serving: Sobeys #622 Panavista, Dartmouth, NS

Position: Cashier

Core Value: Get it Done with Passion and Integrity

“It was very difficult to narrow Ruthie’s awesomeness down to one value,” begins Ruth’s nomination letter. “She takes great pride in her work; this is HER store. She is fiercely protective of it.” Helping others comes naturally to Ruth, who learned to do so from her mother. “She said always be kind, respect others … even if you don’t agree with them, let them have their voice,” says Ruth, becoming emotional at the memory. “I’ve followed that throughout my life.” Ruth’s mother passed away in 2003 and Ruth’s husband died in 2015 but their influence over how Ruth lives her life remains strong. “I took a little bit of what they taught me and I use it every day.” Ruth works four days a week and that extra day off is sometimes long. “I get antsy to get back to work,” she says. “I enjoy people. I have a laugh every day or I make somebody laugh. Sometimes people just need somebody to talk to and maybe I need somebody to talk to, too.”