It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Beatrice Acheson at her home in Lucan on Thursday, November 10, 2016, in her 101st year. Ruth was born in Stratford, Ontario on March 30, 1916. Ruth was the daughter of George and Beatrice (Lewis) Fraser of Stratford. Cherished wife of the late Lloyd Clifford Acheson (2012). Dear mother of the late Clifford Acheson (1986). Loved eternally by daughter Heather and son-in-law Mick Stafford of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Shannon (Robert) Dameron, Heather and Christopher Acheson all of Toronto, 4 great-grandchildren Kelly (David) Phelan, of New York, Scott Hayles and Austin Acheson of Toronto, and Amber Acheson of London and a great-great grandchild Luna. Also survived by her sister Dorothy Barss (the late Kenneth) of Victoria, B.C. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Nancy Acheson of London. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was a kind, caring and devoted person who deeply loved her family and friends. She sold real estate for J.W. Rowcliffe Real Estate Company of London for many years. She will live in our hearts forever and was a gift to all who knew her. A special thank you to her caregivers Linda, Arlene, Donna and Rev. Darrell Shaule.
Relatives and friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, November 15th from 12 -1:30 PM where the funeral service will be held at 2 PM with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Katherine Peel
It is with great sadness that I read of Mrs. Acheson’s passing. I remember what a spirited, dynamic woman she was and of my fathers great respect for her work in his real estate company. She became a colleague and a friend to our family. I remember joining my mother to attend a wedding anniversary for Mr. And Mrs. Acheson in later years and often recall the speech she gave that night. At the end of it she quoted the wise saying, “Enjoy a new friend but treasure the old, for one is silver but the other gold.” Mrs. Acheson was certainly gold.
With sympathy
Katherine (Rowcliffe) Peel
Joyce Soverreign
Sending along my sincer sympathy to you Heather and your husband and rest of Cliffs family.What a wonderful long life your Mom ,had,still hard to say your final goodbye though.You all will have lots of wonderful memories ,and she is finally with her boy Clifford and husband again.She was a very long time resident of Lucan.
Caroline and Pat Bane
Heather and family:
Please accept our sincere condolence to you and the family. We had been away and we were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a grand lady and will be very much missed. We had many a good evenings were conversation always came around to our dear little horses. She loved them almost as much as Lloyd.
Sincerely Carolien and Pat Bane
Barb Coughlin
My sincere sympathy to Heather and the family. I was glad to be a friend of Ruth’s for a long time.
Marjorie Park
Jim and Donna Paton
I will miss her deeply. Her laughter was contagious as was her love for her family and friends of which she generously shared. You have taught me much especially about making a “pot roast”. You will forever remain”my ruthie” Heaven has a bright new star. Shine on lovely lady.