Ruth Ross
Died: February 8, 2026 | Place: London, Ontario
Obituary
Ross, Ruth Caroline
Ruth passed away at Arbor Trace Memory Care on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 100. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late G. Allan Ross. Loving mother of Ellen Anne Denomy and her husband Michael. Missed by her grandchildren Brandon Denomy (Michelle), Melissa Denomy and great grandson, Lucas Denomy.
Ruth was born at home at 64 Chapel St. Woodstock, Ontario to Homer R. Kitt + Oley Burgess Kitt. She was the youngest of 3, sister of the late Warren B. Kitt and Joyce E. Howes.
Ruth was a long time member of the London YM/YWCA where she was an avid swimmer, former lifeguard, and synchronized swimming judge. She was an accomplished artist, photographer and world traveller. Ruth always had a library book on the go. She loved cats!!
Ruth’s family would like to gratefully thank all the wonderful Staff at Arbor Trace for the excellent care and attention pared to Mom. At Ruth’s request then will he no funeral or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Hillview Cemetery in Woodstock, Ontario. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruth are asked to consider a charity of your choice.
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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There is a lot more I can say about Mom than I could easily put in an obit. In 1942, one month after turning 17, Mom boarded a train with a suitcase and a box of chocolates and travelled across Ontario to Buckingham Quebec. She was given the fabulous opportunity for a job in the war industry with double the pay she would have received had she stayed in Woodstock. Quite the incentive !!. She lived in a boarding house as one of the two only women living there. Being the youngest and at a time when men were gentlemen, the guys took her under their wing and made sure she had a good time. Horse driven sleigh rides in the winter, dances, Ottawa night clubs, sounds like so much fun !! In 1945, when the soldiers returned home, she met a dashing young guy with a winning smile and a BSA motor cycle, who loved nothing more than ripping up the back roads and camping rough in the woods. Eventually, they married, moved to Ottawa, then moved to London. They were happily married until 2006 when Dad passed away. Mom then moved to a condo in Byron and when dementia reared it’s nasty head, moved out to Arbor Trace Memory Care. I have to say that Mom had full life and no one could wish for more.
Dear Ellen and family
So sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. Thank you for sharing more of your mother’s story of a life well lived. Know that our thoughts are with you all. Sending our sincerest condolences.
Julie and Mike DeJager
She was a wonderful grandma, always took interest in her grandchildrens lives. Always enthusiastic and loving, was always there for us no matter what. She will be missed terribly.
It’s been said by many husbands, that they didn’t like, or couldn’t stand they’re Mother-in laws. I’m glad this wasn’t the case for me. I liked Ruth right from the start. She was a very interesting lady, intelligent and well read. She was also one of the “Greatest Generation,” who went out at 17 to work in the war industry. There, she met Allan and the rest is history. She was a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and a friend, and I have a great affection for her. The stories of her time in Quebec, the move to Ottawa, then London, were legendary. I deeply enjoyed every one of them. I will miss her greatly. God bless you and keep you, Ruth.
“Mrs. Ross,” as she was known to me, was the mother of Ellen, my childhood best friend, and lived right beside our family on Wellington Rd., which has long since been the site of MacDonald’s. I always knew Mrs. Ross to be a passionate swimmer at the YWCA, and occasionally she would take Ellen and I there with her, for a swim. We went in the car that Mrs. Ross called Bessy, (“come on Bessy” she would say, when she was trying to get the engine to turn over) which she skilfully backed out of the old barn, and we were on our way. Mrs. Ross was also an avid gardener. I have wonderful memories of her gorgeous peony garden along the driveway, which I looked forward to coming into bloom each spring, and the well cared for vegetable garden down the back, where Ellen and I ran carefree through the neat rows and brambles, eating raspberries as we went. We really did live in paradise! Hats off to a life well lived. and thank you for all you did to make our childhood so special. May you rest in peace, Mrs. Ross.
So sorry for your loss of Auntie Ruth.
I have wonderful memories of playing at the cute stone house on Wellington Rd.
You(Ellen) and I looking out back at the raspberry canes, playing on the tire swing and twirling in the kitchen until we couldn’t stand up straight.
Auntie Ruth had the coolest stove in that house.
I loved visiting them , my aunt and uncle and playing cards in the living room.
Also watching Ellen having to practice her highland dancing and her mom watching to make sure all was well.
It was a great childhood going to visit Auntie Ruth and Uncle Allen.
She may have forgotten all the past but those us left behind hold wonderful memories of her love.