Ruth started her
career as a Registered Nurse in the Hospital for Sick
Children in Toronto and retired from St. Michael’s Hospital
both of which were very close to her heart. She was a caring
soul, always looking out for her patients’ best interest.
She very much missed her time with the children at Sick Kids, often
telling stories of those she was proud to be able to help. A nurse
through and through, she always had a story to tell about her day at
work, sometimes forgetting the more delicate sensitivities of her
audience. She loved visiting the rhododendron garden and
walking the beach along Lake Ontario and later after moving to
Hillsborough, she loved being near the ocean where she always hoped
for big waves. Her faith was very important to her and she
was an active member of the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto and
faithfully attended St. Mary’s Anglican Church when she moved to
Hillsborough. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and
she enjoyed spending time with them in Germany, Ottawa and
Hillsborough, always wanting to hear about all their
accomplishments. Her favourite times were when her children
and grandchildren were all together.