Besterd, Ruth Mary (née Zubick)
June 2nd, 2021
Peacefully passed away, at Parkwood Institute on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the age of 80. Loving and devoted wife of Norman Lee Besterd. Beloved and compassionate mother of Allyson Stevens, the late Timothy Besterd (Tracy), and the late Paul Besterd. Proud grandmother of Alexandra Price (Matthew Daniel), Stephanie Price, Braeden Price, Cody Besterd, and Kyle Besterd; great-grandmother of Tatum Daniel, Samuel Daniel, new baby Daniel (arrival expected in July 2021), and Rylee Price. Adored sister of Doris England, Nancy Orosz, George Zubick (Jill), the late Karen Semenuk (Brent Baer), the late Bruce Zubick (Barb), and Kathy Squires. Predeceased by her parents, Elaine and John Zubick. Ruth was an enthusiastic, spirited and avid world traveler, eagerly and constantly educating herself in all areas of life. Health, the World, and Cooking were just a few of her favourite subjects of study. She particularly loved all of her adventures and road trips with her best friend and sister, Karen Semenuk, and brother-in-law Brent Baer. Ruth was detail-oriented and a patient gift-wrapper. She loved the Food Network, the colour red, Schnauzers, Sudoku, Asian Cuisine, and cruises with her husband. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the 4th floor Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Institute for their exceptional care. There will be two visitations held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (for family) and from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (for friends) at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Registration is required to attend the visitation.
To register for the visitation for family, please click here: FAMILY registration page for the visitation of Ruth Mary Besterd on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
To register for the visitation for friends, please click here: FRIENDS registration page for the visitation of Ruth Mary Besterd on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols are in place which may preclude some from being able to attend and masks are mandatory.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruth are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Program.
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario