Ruth Rushton
Died: October 27, 2020 | Place: London, ON
Obituary
RUSHTON, Ruth Isobel….
1924-2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth (Black) Rushton of London and formerly of Port Elgin, announces her passing on October 27th, 2020, in her 97th year.
Ruth was the loving wife and best friend of John Rushton (April 5th, 2020) for over 72 years! Ruth and John started to date each other when Ruth was in grade 8 (1937). She was the “Girl in the Red Coat”! They were engaged on February 14th, 1942 and married on June 14th, 1947.
Ruth was the devoted and much-loved mother of Susan Schoen and her husband Bob of Grayslake, Illinois, USA and Cindy Stewart and her husband Paul of London. Grandma, as she was known, will be sadly missed by her wonderful, loving grandchildren Matt Schoen, Maura Schoen, Charlie and Melissa Schoen, Kelly and Tommy Doyle, Jack Schoen and her dear, sweet great granddaughter Charlotte Ruth Schoen, all of the USA. She was predeceased by her “Favourite Canadian” grandson Jonathon Stewart (January 8th, 2020). Ruth was also predeceased by her brother Duncan Black and sister-in-law Jane of Florida and her sister-in-law Freda Brubacher and brother-in-law Ralph of Elmira. She will be affectionately remembered by the Rushton, Brubacher, Black, McIntosh, and MacDonald extended families.
Ruth graduated from the Nursing program of Western Ontario in 1947, with training at Hamilton General Hospital. She was a Public Health Nurse with the Middlesex Health Unit’s Immunization team for many years, giving one of the first polio shots in London. She retired in 1989. Ruth was a faithful member of Wesley-Knox United Church where she was a Life Member of the Official Board and the United Church Women. She spent many hours at the church doing God’s work. Ruth loved the cottage in Port Elgin and spent many wonderful times there with her family and good friends, enjoying every sunset she could!
The family would like to thank her wonderful personal care giver and friend Yvonne and Dr. David Barr for the many years of care given to Ruth. We thank as well Dr. Hamilton and the Palliative Care Team for their care over the last few days.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Donations to Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street London, ON N6C 1E7 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Dear Cindy and Paul:
My heart is breaking for you. Ruth was an amazing lady, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered by so many at WKUC.
I hope my thoughts and prayers will help carry you through the days ahead.
Love Ruth
Dear Susie and Bob, Cindy and Paul, and families.
You have been blessed to have had your mom in your lives for so many years. A wonderful lady and role model, who loved you all so very very much, as you loved her. I know you will take comfort in knowing that mom and dad are reunited once again and I with their beloved Jonathan and other family members who went before them. You have been left a wonderful legacy, which I know will carry with you to the end of your days. Sending much love and light to you all and Prayers of comfort and peace to help sustain you during the difficult times ahead.Love you Ronalee
I was a student at Wesley-Knox United Church about 15 or 16 years ago and Ruth was one of my favourite people! Always kind, warm, compassionate, friendly and supportive. What a gift she was to so many! I think of her often and remember fondly my lessons on making marmalade! The quintessential UCW woman. RIP sweet Ruth!!
Your mother was one of the brightest lights at Wesley-Knox. I feel so blessed to have known her. Please know how much she will be missed. Our family is thinking of your family at this time. Much love.
Thinking of you Cindy, Paul, Sue and Bob and family. Remembering all the wonderful things about Ruth….her kindness had such a wonderful influence on so many…we will miss her. xo
Cindy and Paul, I am so so sorry to hear about Ruth. She was such a wonderful person, she was the matriarch of our UCW. I will miss her so much.
Cindy & Paul, Sue & Bob and family.
Ruth was a wonderful person, always offering a smile and friendship to so many people. Her gentle manner put people at ease. I have fond memories from times on Highview, the cottage or W-K events and progressive dinners with youth group. She and John left a great legacy for your families and touched the hearts of many others. May your memories be a comfort and a source of joy in the days ahead. Virtual hugs.
Dear Cindy and Paul,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She was a such wonderful woman! Her kindness and sense of outreach will long be remembered by so many. My caring thoughts are with you at this sad time. Norma
Dear Cindy and Paul. We are so saddened at the loss of Ruth. She has been a part of our lives at Wesley-Knox for many years – decades. She was always there taking part in functions and events and always with a warm, gentle smile. We especially remember the cards she sent every Christmas reminiscing about the fun times had by a group of young folks cutting down and trucking home a tree for the sanctuary – the tallest they could find. We have many memories of the Rushton family that will be forever cherished fondly. Love and hugs, Carl and Marion
Susan,Bob and Family, Cindy and Paul
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Your mother was always a loving, warm and compassionate person who was a great comfort to us at the time of our mother’s untimely death. I am sure you all have great memories of her to hold in your heart.
Love you all,
Helen Burnside and Alex MacDonald
Dear Cindy and Paul,
I was so sorry to hear of Ruth’s and John’s passing earlier this year. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will remember both of them for their smiles and soft spoken mannerism. Ruth wrote me a nice note for my retirement from the Royalcliffe in Oct. 2018. I read it occasionally and think about both of them. May all the memories that you have of your parents give you comfort now and in the future. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely,
Judy Roberts
To Cindy, Sue and Paul, Randall and I send our heartfelt sympathies to each one of you May God Bless You and keep you.Ruth and John are very dear to us. They gave us many rides over the years no matter the weather.They really liked Randall and welcomed his with open arms. Your dad had a soft spot for him. Ruth and John will be forever in our hearts.Love Helen and Randall
We were very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. We miss John and Ruth here at Chartwell. Ruth would stop and speak to each one of us on her way out of the dining room. Love to you all at this sad time.
Sue, Bob and family, Cindy & Paul, Our Deepest Condolences of the passing of your mother Ruth. Always glad to see us at the picnics, and drop in at the cottage for a visit. There memories will be aways cherished. John and Ruth will be sorry missed by all who they touched. They are together again.
Cindy and Paul
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing You have had quite the year. Sending prayers and hugs
Cindy and Paul,
I’m at a loss for words. We go way back Cindy, and my heart is aching for you both. You have been through so much this past year, the pain must feel insurmountable. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and always remember, love is the bridge across forever.
Take care,
Mary Santos
Dear Susan and Cindy and your families, What a year you have had! Please know that we are sending hugs and thoughts and many prayers. Ruth was so good to all of us in the Fleming family. I remember how much she and my Mom loved each other, and shared nursing stories. We always looked forward to seeing the Rushtons at the Port Elgin beach. A very shiny light has gone out, but shines very brightly elsewhere! Sending love, Anne and Peter Little, Port Elgin