Obituary of Ruth Long
Long Ruth Marjorie
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of family, at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre on August 20, 2020 in her 92nd year. Ruth Marjorie Long, was born in Toronto on October 1, 1928, daughter of the late William and Iris (Campbell) Roehl.
Beloved mother of Janet (late Raymond Franklin) Black, Fred Long, Carol (late Reg Ste. Croix) all of Brantford, Kevin (Joyce) Long of Shelburne and the late Mark Long (2018). Survived by daughter in law Linda Long (Mark’s wife) of Caledonia.
Dear grandmother of Sheri (Steve) Skidmore, Candice (Sam) Gatto, Nicole (Bruce Fountain), Jason Long, Christine (Dave DesRoches) Long and Catherine (Rhoan Thompson) Black. Great grandmother to Kendra and Tyler Skidmore; Holly, Rachael and Lauren Gatto; Jasmine and Hailey Fountain; Phoenix Bobbitt-Long; Damara, Jordan and Jaisa Long. Great Great Grandmother of Lyric. Former wife of the late Jack Long, of Brantford. Survived by brother David Roehl.
Ruth grew up and attended school in the west Toronto now known as Etobicoke. Before marriage she worked in Toronto as a switchboard operator. After marriage in 1950 and starting a family Ruth became a stay at home mom. Later when the children were older she returned to work in her previous occupation. After retirement, Ruth moved to Brantford, voluntered and belonged to several senior groups- Charlotte Street Seniors, Beckett Buddies and most recently Eagle Place Seniors. She also belonged to the USCO and attended many rallies advocating for the rights of seniors. She was also a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Brantford.
Ruth loved life, family and she loved to dance! Life was not always, however, she always had hope and was always able to greet you with a warm smile. Her long life has provided us with so many precious memories to cherish forever.
Thanks to the Doctors , nurses and PSW at St Joseph’s Lifecare (Magnolia) for care their for the past 4 years.
Arrangements are entrusted to McCleister Funeral Home (519) 758-1553 Online condolences may be made at www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca
Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens, Etobicoke, Ontario.
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1928 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruth
Long 1928 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Brantford, Province: Ontario