Passed peacefully into the arms of God, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday July 7, 2022 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus in her 96th year. Ruth, beloved wife of the late Archie (2008). Loving mother of Mildred “Millie” McKinnon-Longdo and husband Tim, Jo-Ann McKinnon and husband Phillip Mahon and Jane McKinnon Wilson and husband Jim. Special and loving grandmother to Jessica (Wes) and Joel Wilson. Dear sister of Margaret McDonald (Harris), and sisters-in-law Lois Burke and Joan Harris. Predeceased by brothers George, Brock, Charles, Hugh, Roy and Gordon. Loving friends who are family, Becky (Early), Jeff, Grace and Benjamin Holloway and Chelsea (Early), Nick, Norah and Aiden Kosakowski. Fondly remembered by Archie’s sister Ilene Peddie (McKinnon), John (Marilyn) McKinnon and Grace McKinnon.Predeceased by Jean Hearns (McKinnon). Lovingly remembered by very supportive and caring nieces and nephews. Special friend to many across her path of life who she shared great laughs and wonderful times with. A heart warmed thank you to the “old” neighbours on Appleby Line, friends from Appleby Place, Knox Presbyterian Church, Guelph Nichol Townline and Beatty Hollow, Fergus. Thank you to Dr. Amra Noor and team, Dr. Ian MacPhee, Dr. Sarah Gower and the Geddes Medical Team and all the Community Senior Programs who provided Ruth with outstanding care, support and programming. A very special thank you to the Guelph Wellington Paramedics, The Groves Memorial Community Hospital Emergency Department and 3rd Floor Blue Team, Dr. Julie Ray, Dr. Sarah Jennison, Dr. Filomena Incitti and Pastor Stephen Rothery from Knox Church for their outstanding and compassionate end of life care. The family received visitors on Thursday July 14, 2022 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St., Milton from 10:30AM. Funeral service commenced at 12:00 noon followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment, Milton Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Knox Presbyterian Church in Milton, Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, or to Hospice Wellington. Ruth would like you to enjoy a Dairy Queen and pet a dog when you think of the wonderful times you shared together with her. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.earlyfuneralhome.com. “Do not weep for me, for I am not dead, I have fallen asleep in a place of rest, a place of peace, a place of green pastures where pain, sorrow and sighing are no more. You shall see me at the edge of the forest, where the deer frolic, the birds sing, and sun shines on the morning dew.”
