BORN

1918

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

COMSTOCK-KAYE Life Celebration Centre

356 Rubidge Street

Peterborough, Ontario

Velma Carruthers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2014.

CARRUTHERS, M. Velma (nee Savage) -
Peacefully, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, April 18, 2014 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Carruthers. Loving mother of Bryan Carruthers (Cynthia) of Peterborough and the late William 'Bill' Carruthers of Toronto. Dear Grandma of Joseph and Daniel. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Spink. A memorial service will be held at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation prior to the service from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. If so desired, donations in memory of Velma may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com.

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April 28, 2014

Ray Fallis

Dear Bryan and family,
It was with great sadness that I learned of your Mom's death. I remember the way your mother made all your friends feel so welcome with her genuine hospitality. Joe and Daniel will miss their grandmother. Mothers are special and may you reflect on the memories of good times. My thoughts are with you, Cindy and the boys at this sad time.

April 23, 2014

A lovely lady, I am so glad I found her, having missed 40 years I am so privileged to have known her for the last 25 years. As the last member of my Fathers siblings, it is so sad to have lost her. I hope she is at peace and standing side by side with Joe and her brother Clare (my Dad). I will never forget her, they broke the mould when they created Velma. I truly wanted to be there to say goodbye but sadly with my Husband ill I cannot but her family and friends will be in my thoughts on Thursday. God keep you safe until I join you, love to you Velma from your niece and all her family in England.

April 21, 2014

Jannette and Sandy Hofstede Malasky

With sincere condolences, Brian and Cindy and family, from Sandy and Jannette. Velma was a very special lady.

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