It is with sadness that the family of Doris Elaine (Wood) Ripley share news of her peaceful passing in her 87th year on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Gibson Retirement Residence, Toronto. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Doris was the beloved wife of Robert Ripley for 63 years. Devoted mother of Wesley Ripley (Bev), Gordon Ripley (Sandy) and Robena Weiss (Joe). Cherished grandmother of Fiona (Kyle) and Stephen (Emily). Missed by great-grandchildren Jackson, James, Levi, and Luke and fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins. Dear sister of Ernest Wood (Wavey) and sister-in-law Shirley. She was predeceased by parents Russell and Nellie (Higgins) Wood and brother Darrell Wood. Together with her husband Robert, they built their home in the Schomberg, Ontario area, and raised a family. As the children grew older, she earned her certification and worked in General Accounting for many years. She was always an active member in church and involved in Guiding since 1973 (long-service member of the Trefoil Guild). Knitting and crochet work were always close at hand whether it was hats, mittens, socks or a sweater; given freely as gifts and earning many ribbons at area Agricultural Fairs. Doris and Robert enjoyed square dancing, most recently active members of the Newmarket Happy Hoppers, and danced in parades and events across Canada and into the U.S.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date due to current Covid-19 circumstances.
Donations may be made in memory to: Heart and Stroke Foundation, Women’s Centre of York Region, Teen Challenge, Girl Guides of Canada.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Lynda Jeppesen
Doris was always kind to me. We are both with the York Trefoil Guild. She sent me birthday cards and encouraged me with my crochet and knitting projects. She was always willing to help me when I had a question in my pattern, or a problem I was having with my craft project. She also donated many knitted or crochet blankets for our Linus project. Blankets for children in hospital.
Richard and Joan Canning
Dear :Robert and family
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Doris, She was a special person with a kind heart, a loving soul and always took the time to make you feel welcome. We know this from the many modern dances we attended. She will be sadly missed in her community. Robert our prayers are with you and your children at this sad time. May God give her eternal rest and the family the strength to bear this great pain. Our sincere condolences.
Love Richard and Joan Canning
Joan Dalziel
Robert and Family: May it help you in your time of sadness to know I am thinking of you and share your sorrow. Doris and Robert, along with my late husband Bob were sidekicks as we shared in the executive positions of the Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club for over 20 years. Traveling and dancing all across Canada and part of the United States. Doris, was kind, loyal, quiet, somewhat reserved at times, but did voice her opinion. I am hoping that the love of friends will help to see you through this difficult time. With my love and deepest sympathy.
Joan Dalziel
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
Our condolences to the Ripley. Doris was a wonderful person , I was in Guiding with her for years.
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
Our condolences to the Ripley family. Doris was a wonderful person. I was in Guiding with her for years.
Anthony, Khubana and Raheem
We will miss Aunt Doris dearly. She made everyone smile and laugh around her. She was such a loving, caring, giving and understanding person. She always welcomed everyone with open arms. We will always remember Aunt Doris and keep her in our hearts. We want to wish her family our deepest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Anthony, Khubana and Raheem
Donna Eveson
Doris was such a kind and gentle person, always with a smile. I was very sad to hear of her passing. She will be sadly missed by our Girl Guide Trefoil group. Sincere condolences to Doris’s family.
Clare & Jo-Anne Seeley
Dear Robert & Family: We are so sorry to learn of Doris’ passing. We cherished both of you as dear friends and dancing companions. We hold many special memories of the social events we enjoyed with you over many, many years. Doris was always so welcoming, kind and faithful with whatever task she undertook. You, Rob, and Doris did so much to make our Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club the huge success it was.
We know that God will take much delight in welcoming Doris, His faithful servant, into His Kingdom. We are keeping Doris’ family in our hearts and prayers as you mourn the loss of a wonderful woman.
Anthony, Khubana and Raheem
Aunt Doris was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all her family and friends. Aunt Doris was so loving, compassionate, caring, understanding and always there for everyone. We will always remember her and she will always be in our hearts. We are all thinking about her family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely, Anthony, Khubana and Raheem.
Stephen & Mary-Ann Roach
Gord and family,
Our sincere condolences and heart-felt sympathies on the passing of your mom. Live in the memories of all the precious times you shared, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stephen & Mary-Ann
Bev Donaldson
Dear Robert and family,
On behalf of the Schomberg Agricultural Society, we are deeply saddened by Doris’ passing. She will be missed by our Homecraft division. She always brought a smile to our Fair. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Ailene Mabee
Dear Robert and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Doris’ passing. We come to know you both through the Happy Hoppers square dance club and we cherish you as wonderful friends. Doris was a very kind and thoughtful person. We all will miss her very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Ailene Mabee and Cyril Hamilton
Darlene Manley
I was so very sorry to hear of Doris’s passing. My last memory of her is at my church’s Turkey Supper in Beeton – smiling sweetly while enjoying raisin pie!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marion Lougheed
I was sorry to hear of Doris’s passing. I knew Doris through Guiding and dancing at the Happy Hoppers. Doris offered many times over the last few years to knit hats for my Sparks and I’m sorry I didn’t take her up on it. She was a great teacher at dance…either offering up Rob or taking on the position of lead dance so that we’d have enough partners. Rob, my deepest condolences to you and the family.
Mary Minialoff
Mr Ripley, Wesley, Gord, Robina and family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Ripley. You’ve been such wonderful neighbours all these years, there’s no memories of this road without you both on it. I loved seeing her every time we would go for a walk and waving and having chats at the front porch. Always see Mr. Ripley in the window watching television and waving. Every month getting our little booklets Our Daily Bread in the mail individually address to each one of us girls. It meant the world to us every time we would go to the mailbox and see them in their little plastic bag. Then you started making beautiful hats and mittens for the Christmas Drive your generosity was always so wonderful. We will miss you dear friend and miss our little chats and conversations are little booklets and just knowing that you were down the road always made the road seem happier. It won’t be the same without you here. We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to you Mr. Ripley and all the family sending all our love and our blessings in our prayers.
The Minialoff Family xo