Born March 29, 1948, Winnipeg, Manitoba
After heroic battle, enduring cancers since 2010, on November 12, 2020 in her sleep. Predeceased by her husband’s William (Bill) (1981) McGhee and Robert (Bob) (1994) Steffes. Loving mother to her children; Dawn McGhee; Robert (Sue) McGhee; and Mary E Steffes. Adored grandma of David, Julie, and Steven McGhee. Cherished sister of Arunas (Nancy) Januska, Birute (Betty d. 2012) Januska and infant sister Ruta (d. 1945). Aunt to Michael (Laurie) Januska; Julie (Mark) Vickers; Great Aunt to Charlotte Januska; Geoffrey and Abbey Vickers.
Ruth was previously employed by the City of Windsor and The Royal Bank. She gave to her community was a past Volunteer for the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, the Heart and Stroke Foundation , Meals on Wheels with her late husband Bob and the Right to Life Association.
Ruth will be remembered as a talented cook, quilter and gardener who was proud of her Lithuanian heritage performing as a folk dancer in her younger days.
Our mom is in inspiration and a survivor, first diagnosed in 2010 with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Breast cancer in 2016 and bravely fought her illness for over 10 years. Our family wishes to thank Adriana Cmarada her RN for her compassionate care.
Donations to Windsor Es County Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held Monday November 16 2020 visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:30am at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Personal face coverings and reservations are required. You can reserve your time for visitation or seat for the service at FamiliesFirst.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. On Monday, a livestream link of the funeral service will be available on Ruth’s online profile in real time.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth-Ann McGhee-Steffes Ruta Danute Januska 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario