Ruth McGill

McGill, Ruth Lois (nee Brown)
October 3rd, 1932 – November 21st, 2014
Passed away peacefully in Gravenhurst with her family by her side after a courageous year long battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her loving children Brad (Catherine), Mike (Louise) and Heather (Phil). Cherished grandmother of Lauren and Rachel, Stephanie (Daniel), Meghan and Cameron and Elizabeth (Richard) and Eric (Jessie).
Pre-deceased by her parents Frank and Florence Brown, and beloved older sister Ketha Mulock.
Ruth was born in Toronto and grew up in Willowdale and had many fond memories of her grandparents’ home “The Mackenzie House” later owed by the Ontario Historical Society.
She graduated from the Household Science program at the University of Guelph
After graduation, she enjoyed working at Toronto General Hospital and Fibreglass Canada.
Ruth was the penultimate mother having devoted her time to raising her children. The (Her) family grew up in Agincourt and enjoyed many summers in Muskoka.
Once the children married, Ruth developed other interests. While her summer home was in Gravenhurst, she spent her winters in Springhill Florida. Ruth became a devoted Snowbird Club member in her Timber Pine community and spent 11 years making many new friends.
Ruth had many hobbies and interests, but not limited to, rug hooking, painting, sewing and baking. To this day, her butter tarts still hold fond memories. She was a very special woman who never forgot a birthday without a card or a telephone message. Her legacy lives on in her children and grandchildren; She will never be forgotten. A very special thank you to the caring staff at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence for their wonderful care during Ruth’s stay.
Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave.) Weston, on Tuesday November 25, 2014 from 11am until the time of service in the chapel at 1pm. A reception will be held following the service at the Central United Church, adjacent to the Ward Funeral Home. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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