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Ruth Ross
March 21, 1932 - October 12, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Ross, Ruth - Passed away at home October 12, 2016 in her 85th year after a brief illness. Ella Ruth Ross, nee Irwin, a life long resident of Goderich. Loving wife of the late Burns Ross, proud mother of Beth Ross (John Thompson), David Ross (Rachel Ross), Ian Ross and Andrew Ross (Nancy Ross). Predeceased by her parents Ed and Ella Irwin, husband Burns, son Ian and her siblings Ivan, Alice, Lillian and Jean. Fondly remembered by her 6 grandchildren Michael, Natalie, Gordon, Alex, Mary (Clayton Peters), Glenn, and by her many nieces, nephews, and their children. <br> <br>A keen mind, life long competitive bridge player, she was fiercely proud of her family. Matriarch to the extended Irwin clan she was much appreciated by her nieces and nephews for her stories and links to their parents. She loved tennis (playing and later in life watching), chocolate, and was never at a loss for words expressing her opinion on current politics. <br> <br>A celebration of Ruth’s life will take place at St. George’s Anglican Church, Goderich, Saturday October 29 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation, Goderich and arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345. <br> <br></div>