Ruth passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Seaforth Long Term Care on September 8, 2025 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Howard (2001). Dearly missed by Murray Whittaker. Cherished mom of Jeffrey and Carolyn, Gary and Cindy, and Kevin and Jennifer. Proud grandma of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Audrey Sedley and sister-in-law of Betty Lou Norris, and John Howard. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Mona Norris, her brother Ivan, and brother-in-law Ron Sedley.
Ruth worked for Pine Ridge BBQ for 30 years and was proud of her time with the BBQ team, having lots of laughs. Ruth was happiest being at her home with people dropping in for a visit.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at the Hensall Legion, 104 King Street, HENSALL on Saturday, September 27th from 2 – 4 PM. A private family interment will be held at Staffa Cemetery.
Donations to St. Marys Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Paul and Bev Smale
Murray so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. The love you shared will always be in your heart. R.I.P. Ruth.
Tim Draper
Our deepest condolences on the passing of such a wonderful lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Wendy Heimrich(Rhebergen)
Sending my deepest condolences. Ruth was such a lovely person and had a laugh that was infectious. She always welcomed me with open arms in her home. She will be sadly missed.
Treasure the memories.
Carol MacLean
Sincere Condolences for your loss ,thinking of you all as you cherish the memories.
Gary Kyle
My deepest sympathies to you Murray and to Ruth and Ron’s entire family. Ruth and Ron were good friends back in the day and were a lot of unto be around. They will be missed by all who knew them
Gwen
Murray & Howard family sorry to hear of Ruthie passing she was a great lady. I loved to hear her tell stories about family & her snowmobiling & 4 wheeler adventures with Murray. Ruth like to talk about her Pineridge family while we shared a coffee & lots of laughter. Ruthie you will be missed Don & Gwen
Andrea Nethercott
Murray
We are so very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. I have known Ruth almost my whole life and she was such a kind, funny and happy person. You will be missed Ruthie❤️
Please know we are thinking of you through this difficult time.
Tim, Andrea,Emily& Tyler
Karen McLellan
Jeff, Gary, Kevin and families. I send to you my very deepest sympathies. Cherish the memories of her sweet nature and the laughs she provided, I know I will as we shared them a lot of times. She
sure will be missed. Warm hugs to you all.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Kevin, Jen and family
Sincere condolences to you and your family. Keep the memories alive and close to your heart.
Nick and Joan
Dianne Beattie
My sincere condolences to the family of Ruth. She was always fun to be around and a hard worker for Pineridge. My husband always looked forward to being around her, she was always a pleasure to meet.
Rest in peace 🙏
Alice Masse
To the Howard Family
I was shocked to hear that Ruth passed .Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time. We use to have so much fun, lots of giggles
Our Deepest condolences
RIP Sweet Ruth
Don & Alice Masse
Lu Keelan
To Murry and All of Ruth’s Family, my condolences to you on Ruth’s passing. I delivered for Guardian Drug store every week for years and got to know her well. I will miss our chats.
Patti Geoffrey
Dear Kevin, Jennifer and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the beautiful life and memories of your dear mother and grandma.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Paula and Mark Stackhouse
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Stackhouse Family
Jason Howard
Jeff, Gary and Kevin my dear cousins… auntie Ruth is with the angels and probably seeing my mom and uncle Ron… I love you, my dear cousins…
Bill and Sharon Parker
Our sincere condolences to the Howard family. We remember our cousin Ruth as a welcoming and joyous person
Julian Bayley, Dan Taylor
Ruthie Howard was the first employee of the Pineridge Barbecue Company in Hensall and for 30 years, she worked closely alongside Bill Taylor and Julian Bayley who started the off-premise catering business . Pineridge is now in its 45th year and is going as strong as ever in the capable hands of Bill’s son, Dan. It was not only hard work, but also a great time with Ruthie guaranteeing plenty of laughs. Sincere condolences to the Howard families from the Pineridge Barbecue Team, RIP Ruthie.
Mary Lou Erb
My deepest sympathy .” I loved visiting Ruth always great chats and lots of laughter ,we were great friends
Prayers to the family ….. Mary Lou Erb
Debra Stanlake
My deepest condolences Jeff, Gary and Kevin and families
Susan Riley
Sending deepest condolences to Ruth’s family. Chiselhurst was a happening place when Ruth & Ron lived there many years ago. RIP, Ruth.
Christine BakerPoelman
Sending you my deepest condolences. Ruth had a great smile and a laugh that filled up the room. She was a lovely person who always made me feel welcome in her home.
I’m sure you will have fond memories of your years with her and miss her dearly.
Sandra Stewart
Jeff and Carolyn and family we are deeply sorry to hear of your Moms passing thinking of you all at this difficult time
Marnie MacMeekin
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Murray and the Howard family during this difficult time. Aunt Ruth was truly a wonderful person, and she held a special place in my heart. We are thinking of you all and sending warm hugs your way.
Glenda Feeney
Jeff, Gary, Kevin and families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your Mom.