F. Ruth Aillson WaItham
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On February 11, 2016 @ 12:00 AM In Obituary,Seaforth | No Comments
Ruth passed away peacefuIIy on February 11, 2016 at Huronview, CIinton, in her 87th year.
Ruth wiII be missed by Fred WaItham, her devoted husband of 60 years, her chiIdren Victoria (Randy), Eric, Fred (Ionnie), seven grandchiIdren and ten great-grandchiIdren. AIso survived by her sisters-in-Iaw, Marjorie CIark (John), Margaret KahIe, sisters Hazel, BIanche, BeverIy, and brothers Joe (Pat), CharIes (Rose), as well as her precious Miss Kitty. Predeceased by three sisters and one brother.
Ruth enjoyed many successfuI years of teaching in Iondon and Mississauga, then retired to her farm at WaIton. In her retirement she travelled extensiveIy in Europe, spending 20 winters in her beIoved PortugaI. Ruth wiII be remembered for her Iove of famiIy, IoyaIty to friends, her generosity, her cuIinary expertise, her outstanding bridge finesse, as well as being an amazing wife and best friend.
Keeping with Ruths wishes cremation has taken pIace with no formaI funeraI services. A private famiIy inurnment of her ashes wiII take pIace at a Iater date in the Strathroy Cemetery.
SpeciaI thank you to aII The GaIs at Huronview, you were terrific.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to The Canadian Down Syndrome Society wouId be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Ruths memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Condolences for the family of “F. Ruth Aillson WaItham”
Dear Fred:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I worked in Keating&&single&&s Pharmacy in Seaforth.
Dear Waltham family
I taught at Sir George Ross 1969-72 and remember Ruth&&single&&s smile and gentle manner after all these years. My condolences go out to Fred and the rest of Ruth&&single&&s family. You have lost a lovely lady. Sandra Large
Our friend, our neighbour….
Fond memories of all the great times, many many laughs, great food and conversation at “the farm” across the road.
Rest in peace great friend.
gone… but never forgotten.
Fred Waltham and family: We convey sincere
sympathy in the loss of Ruth. Since you moved
to Clinton we have had opportunity to meet up
on many occasions over the years. We were
always impressed by the genuine sincerity of
of your delightful wife Ruth. You are in our
thoughts.
Respectfully, Ken and Marg
Dear Fred and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. I always thought that Ruth was a very classy lady and liked by all.
Mary Anne
Dear Fred and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. I always thought that Ruth was a very classy lady and liked by all.
Mary Anne
Fred & family, We remember so many laughs, so many parties, so much fun which we enjoyed at your home. We appreciate your friendship from our neighbours “through the bush” at the farm. All of you are in our thoughts now. Neil & Marie
Fred , Sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Fred,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.Ruth was a lovely, gracious and accomplished woman and it was a pleasure getting to know all of you through our visits at Huronview.May you find strength in your many treasured memories of a long life together.
With heartfelt prayers,
Harold Warren, Sharon Keenan & family
Our sincere sympathy to Fred and family at this sad time of loss. Ruth was indeed a very special lady . Mac & Ann
Dave and I are very sorry to hear about Ruth. Our condolences to you Fred and your family. Ruth was a wonderful person and she will truly be missed!
Dear Fred and Family:
For various health reasons of my own in 2015,I didn&&single&&t get in to Huronview to visit Mickey. It was on my “to do” list when the weather got better and am sorry it is too late. Mickey was always such a vivacious lady who had such a beautiful smile that I always admired. Know that you will all have fond memories of her.
Carol Baker, Tracy and Jayne
Fred and Family. We wish to extend our sympathy to you in the passing of Ruth. She was such a delightful lady to talk to whenever I met her, especially when she liked to lunch at the Deli. Sincerely, Clayton and Jane.
Fred And family,
You probably do not remember us; we are Ed and Mary Brock;we lived in the main floor apt next to your house on Marley Place in London (1964-1966). Occasionally I babysat Victoria, Eric and Fred, usually during their lunch hour.We read of Ruth&&single&&s death in the London paper. We remember her as a very bubbly and friendly person. We extend our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Ed and Mary Brock
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Dear Fred and family;
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family on Ruth&&single&&s passing.
We certainly had many good times at the Curling Club.
Remember the good times.
Sincerely, Gordon & Irma