STIRE: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Ethel Ruth (Bucknell) Stire, formerly of Dashwood, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Harold Henry Stire (2011). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bev and Stewart Brown of Grand Bend, Larry and the late Tracey Stire (2003) of Dashwood, Mark and Kathy Stire, Sandra and Victor Volochkov all of Grand Bend. Loving grandma of Jacquee (Kris), Dean (Jane), Nathan (Katrina), Nicholas (Courtney), Sarah (Jason), Mellissa (Mark), Amanda (Mitch), Jocelyn (Patrick), Steven (Michaela), Scott (Chris), Bryson (Hannah), Nicole (John). Treasured great-grandma of Brayden, Brianna, Keaton, Dayan, Calleigh, Braedon, Kendra, Hunter, Ashley, Kayden, Zachary, Taylor and Charlotte. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Don and Ruth Bucknell. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Florence (Needham) Bucknell, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Alice and Gerd Muller, Elda and John Barr. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Ruth graduated in 1950 from University of Western Ontario, Western Ontario Conservatory of Music, Diploma Associate in Music (A.Mus.), Pianoforte Performer’s Course. Ruth was a piano teacher to many local girls and boys and also supply church organist at Zion Lutheran Church. If desired, memorial donations to Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich or Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Bonnie
Condolences Bev,Larry, Mark, Sandra and families
I remember Ruth as a quiet spoken woman but quick with a smile. Very sorry for your loss
Bonnie Ziler and Cam McArthur
Joann piper
So sorry for your families loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady many fond memories of her as a neighbor.
D Gaudio
So sorrry to hear of your loss.
Lisa Regier
Sandra, Victor and family,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I have many great memories of Ruth when going to play with Sandra. Ruth’s laugh was the best. I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa & Gerard Regier
Kathy Hayter
Thoughts and prayers are with all the family. With the passing of Ruth Ruth was a wonderful lady, keep all your loving ,happy memories close to your heart.
Kathy Hayter
Karn Durdin
To the Stire Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ethel. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Michael Blow and Janet Downie
Deepest condolences to the family.
Leanne Restemayer
Our deepest sympathies, may you cherish the memories made over the years. Thinking of you at this time.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley Restemayer
Marion McCarter
To all of Ruth’s families:
Sorry for your loss of Ruth. May her wonderful memories become treasures you will carry in your hears forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Phil and Patty LaPorte
So sorry to hear of your loss Bev and family. Sincere sympathies at this difficult time.
Marlene and Dave Mitton
Bev and Stewart, Larry, Mark and Kathy, Sandra and Victor and Families so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Thinking of everyone at this sad and difficult time sending hugs to all Dave and Marlene Mitton
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Bev,Stu, Larry and family
Our condolences on the passing of your mother.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Bev, Stewart & all the Stire family,
Sorry to read that your mom passed away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during
this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathies to all of Ruth’s family. She was a sweet lady. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead!
Tom and Bev Prout
Bev, Stewart and Family
Our sincere condolences.
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Karen & Darrell
Deepest sympathy to the Stire family!
Linda Dietrich
Bev, Stewart & Family,
So sorry for your loss our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Vic, Sandra, Bryson, Nicole and all the Stire family – we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and grandma. Know that we are thinking of you all during this very difficult and sad time. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. Sending hugs to all. xo ♥
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Jacquee and the Stire and Leppington families
We are so sorry to hear of Ethels passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
MARY JANE HICKS
Bev and Stuart and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss, Sincerely Bryan and Mary Hicks.
Chris Stire
My condolences. I met with and Harold and Ruth visited them a few times over the course of doing family history, they were very helpful and welcoming.
Dorothy Stephen
My sympathy to the family of Ruth Stire,
I have many good memories of the times we spent together, with Ruth on piano, and Harold and Doug with their guitars.
May God bless you all.
Dorothy Stephen
Jeanette Hodgins
My sincere sympathy Bev, Stewart and family. God bless you all at this sad time.