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Ruth Elizabeth McLellan
March 31, 2022
McLELLAN, Ruth Elizabeth (née Reeves) – Passed away peacefully at her residence in Mount Forest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in her 80th year. Cherished Mom of Scott Pollard (Suz), Norm McLellan (Sandy), Karl McLellan, Anna-Marie Braunstein (Rich), and Angela Eccles (Dale). Loving Grandma of Ryan, Kristi, Josh, Luke, Matthew, Araya, Jordan, Tricia, Maryssa and Natalie. Dear great-grandmother of several great-grandchildren. Survived by siblings: Mary, Doug, Rose (David), Pat (Bill) and Donna (Larry); as well as in-laws: Roy, Bill, Marion, Bev, Barbara and George. Remembered by Bob and Dora, Tammy and Todd and their families along with many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her beloved son Tom (2022), daughter-in-law Jana, parents Albert and Ruby Reeves, parents-in-law Ian and Ella McLellan, siblings and in-laws: Norm (Elva), Ella, Ab, Harold “Toad”, Josie, Rene (Jerry), Art, Ronnie, Louise, Bob, Kaye and Joan.
Ruth was a hard worker and loved even harder. Her passions included watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports and her beloved Toronto Blue Jays. She cherished her family and time spent together – family reunions, birthday parties, Christmas Concerts and family dinners. Her parting has left an incredible void, but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Monday, April 4, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A private celebration of life service will be held. To view the service livestream, please visit www.englandfuneralhome.com on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. and click on the link below Ruth’s obituary. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruth are asked to consider the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Celebration of Life for Ruth McLellan
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Ruthie was a grand supporter of all her family and friends. She will be missed but has left many lasting memories. Hugs
— Les and Virginia Byers, April 1, 2022My sincere condolences to the MacLellan and Reeves families. Ruthie will be missed dearly. 🌹
— Sheri Johnson, April 1, 2022So sorry to hear of Ruth passing. We grew up in the same neighborhood
— Sandra mcmeekin, April 1, 2022Heaven has gained another precious angel. Always cheerful and caring Gone too soon but gone just the way she would choose. No fuss snd no muss. She will want everyone to smile and not be sad. RIP Ruthie.
— Ruth Truax Rick Young, April 1, 2022Her smile was huge and her infectious laughter was contagious. Her love for her family was enormous, if you weren’t family, she treated you as if you were. I took my kindergarten class down to her house to go Christmas Carolling, she taught our class what tears of joy looked like, as we left her in tears from receiving this special visit from us. Ruthie was one of a kind and will be missed by all! RIP Ruthie
— Shelley Weber, April 1, 2022My condolences to Ruth’s family at this sad time. I have many fond memories of our days working together. She was a wonderful lady.
— Jo-Anne Greene, April 1, 2022She was a wonderful lady and we will miss her dearly! Our condolences to all family and friends.
— Ken and Julie murchison, April 1, 2022RIP lovely lady
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. We have such great memories of her being across the street from us in Holstein along with some good laughs. She will be missed by so many friends and family. Our condolences to everyone. RIP Ruth.
— ROLAND AND KIM LANKA, April 1, 2022