BORN

1923

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Marlatt Funeral Home, Swackhamer Chapel

195 King Street West

Dundas, Ontario

Ruth Foreman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2012.

FOREMAN, Vesta Ruth
Peacefully, on July 21, 2012, in her 90th year, Ruth went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Ruth leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tom Sheppard, and her two very special grandchildren, Neil and Marisa. Predeceased by her husband, Jack Foreman (1972); brother Jack Cottrill (2010); sister Phyllis Cowles (2008) and brother-in-law Bud Cowles (1996). Ruth will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law, Marjorie Cottrill; brother and sister-in-law, Cliff and Shirley Foreman; best friends Lorraine Stewart and Greta Raue as well as many nieces and nephews. Ruth was a retired employee of Hoover Canada and a member of Garside Bible Church. Visitation will be held at Marlatt Funeral Home, 195 King St. W., Dundas, on Tuesday, July 24 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Marlatt Dundas Chapel on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11:00 am, with interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Willowgrove LTC for their compassionate care for Ruth over the past few years. On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhdundas.com.

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July 30, 2012

Jim & Shari Cottrill

You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Ruth will be greatly missed - she was such a blessing to us! We wrote a brief tribute to her here: cottrillcompass.com/blog/2012/remembering-aunt-ruth.html

July 24, 2012

Dear Linda & Tom & family I am sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. I wish I could be with you for the service but I am just not able. My thoughts and prayers are with at this time. Bev Clark

July 24, 2012

Randy & Joanne Hurst

Tom & Linda and family; our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at the passing of Ruth. We trust the wonderful memories of her life and the assurance of her faith will see you through. Ruth had a wonderful impact on my own life growing up at Garside and she will always be remembered for her dedication to God's work, friendly ways and that wonderful laugh of hers.
Love Randy & Joanne

July 23, 2012

Mark & Barb Norsworthy

Tom & Linda
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
To your Family our Condolences
Love Mark & Barbara

July 23, 2012

So very sorry for your loss Linda, prayers and best wishes to you and your family.

Geri Cote

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