Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Saturday, November 28, 2020, Ruth Hands (nee Davies), at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick Hands, Bolton. Best friend and sister-in-law of the late William Defoe. Dear sister of the late Everett and Evelyn Davies, Malcolm and Vera Davies, Howard and Reta Davies. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.
Due to the global pandemic, a private funeral service will be held at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213).
Interment Nashville Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Kathy Farrelly
So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. I always enjoyed her at Bolton United Church. She was active participant in many of the activities.
Pat Kolb
My condolences on the passing of Ruth.
We always had a nice little visit when I delivered her meal from Meals On Wheels.
I was getting concerned about her health before she was moved in to Vera Davis.
She seemed quite content when I visited her there one day and fully intended to visit her on her 90th birthday but with Covid I could not do that.
May she Rest In Peace
Tracey Murray
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing – she was a lovely lady and a spitfire at cards – always thoughtful and when able would drive who she could so as not to leave them out – my condolences to the family
LHarding
Ruth had a wonderful sense of community. A devoted church goer, a driver for community members who needed rides for medical appointments as well as delivering meals on wheels. She helped so many; her dedication was admirable and her independence remarkable. She’s a lady we’ll deeply miss.
Cam Lindsey
Sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was a personable lady and I enjoyed chatting with her. Condolences to her family
monty laskin, CEO Caledon Community Services
All of Caledon Community Services sends condolences to this tremendous woman who gave and gave and then gave some more as a volunteer driver for so many years. Ruth had her way with all of her passengers, they absolutely adored her. Who wouldn’t? Her kindness and warmth served people well.
Please accept the warmth and condolences of a very grateful community organization.
Mary and Brian
Mrs. Hands was a lovely lady. She would always take time to chat. I was always so impressed on how she was so generous with her time to help people. We have missed her at the church,
Our sympathy goes out to her family.
Mary and Brian
Tammy Elliott
I’m heartbroken to hear of Ruth’s passing. I was her Caledon Meals on Wheels“friendly visitor” and continued to visit her at Vera Davis even when our visits became divided by glass because of COVID (see photo). During the pandemic, Ruth had her first FaceTime call with my family which was fun. I so enjoyed our chats about her life and travels. And she always took an interest in the well-being of my family. Because of life circumstances, I haven’t been able to visit the last few weeks. I didn’t know she took a turn for the worse and hope in her final days she knew how much I loved her.
Pat Thompson nee (Davies)
I was sorry to hear of her passing. She was always kind and had a very quick wit and sense of humour. I wish that was able to see her more and be there for her final time on this earth, but I live in Calgary and can’t travel at this time. I remember her coming out to Calgary with my mother in 1983 and helping George and I build our fence at our first home. I sure learned a lot about my grandparents and uncles. Goodbye Aunt Ruth love you
Pat Thompson
Ruth
Ruth was a long time friend of my mother’s, Mary Barker. They were nurses at Thistletown hospital for children with polio in the late 40s and early 50s.
I am very sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was a lovely person.
Joan E McClymont Whyte
Very sorry to hear of Ruth”s passing. She was a friend of my sister and I have fond memories of Ruth and Fred visiting our farm near Clinton and flying his model airplanes and he had a boat also that he tried out in our creek. They were a great couple and Ruth was a lovely lady.