Ruth Shaw

Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Thursday, August 4^th, 2016. Ruth Carol Shaw (nee Anderson), of Pike Lake, in her 81st year.  Beloved wife of Al Shaw.  Loving mother of Lawrie Shaw and partner Laura Zimmerman of Stoney Creek, Kelly Dalgleish and husband Rob of Oakville, Carrie Shaw and wife Marilyn Collins of Ottawa and Lindsay Shaw and wife Annette of North Bay. Cherished grandmother of Katelyn, Robyn, Laurel, Graham, Adam, Gregory, Janet, Cathy, Shawn, Jennifer and great-grandmother of Kaden and Samuel. Dear sister of Jill Anderson-Woyke and husband Vern Woyke of St. Catharines and Melvin Anderson and wife Joyce of Burlington. Predeceased by her brothers Sidney and Alfred Anderson. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, their families and her many friends. Ruth was a proud member of the Red Hat Society; she had a passion for sewing, quilting and dedicated her time to community groups. She volunteered in the gift store at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, was involved in many organizations and groups including Big Sisters, the Listowel Creative Needle Club and Creative Stitches Quilting Club in Wiarton. Cremation has taken place. A casual reception and celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, in the Auditorium/Community Hall, on Thursday, August 18^th from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Online condolences may be left at www.englandfuneralhome.com

 

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