Ruby Alberta Norris
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On December 29, 2015 @ 11:29 am In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 11 Comments
Peacefully, with her daughter Lynn at her side, at King Nursing Home, Bolton on Saturday, December 26, 2015, Ruby Alberta Westlake, in her 96th year, beloved wife of the late James Albert Norris. Loving mother of Lynn Norris and fondly remembered by Ziggy Felske. Dear sister of the late Bessie, Bert, and Frank Westlake. Remembered by first, second and third generation of nieces and nephews. Ruby was born on the family farm, Plum Valley Farm, in 1920 and was married in 1945 one room to the east of the room she was born in. The farm was located on the 5th Line, Albion Township and it was a typical mixed farm with Shorthorn cattle and turned into a Master Breeder Award for the Holstein cattle. Ruby attended the original Macville Public School and then continued at Bolton Continuation School. After high school, she lived with her Aunt Sadie and Uncle Will in Bolton in the 1940s. During the war she worked in Malton as a riveter. Ruby described James as “A young man I always knew” and they were married in May 1945. After they were married, she moved three miles south of her family farm to the Norris farm. Ruby loved to sing and was honoured to sing at her brother Frank’s, and cousin Eleanor’s weddings. She enjoyed singing in the choir at Bolton United Church. She spent 500 hours of volunteer time at Peel Manor, Brampton. Ruby enjoyed her weekly euchure games at Bolton Seniors Centre and drove her friends to card games in Hockley. For many years Ruby bowled on a league in Bolton and baked great Christmas cookies. Ruby was a great-great-aunt. Most of all, her pride and joy was her home.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday, January 4 from twelve noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at one o’clock.
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Condolences for the family of “Ruby Alberta Norris”
Your MOM will be missed by all.
My sincere sympathy for you Lynn. Your mother had many wonderful attributes. I well remember your family farm.
Lois and I, Jack and Vera are very sorry for your loss. She used to enjoy our visits to King Nursing Home and she enjoyed the singing and piano music. We will miss her smiles at King.
Jack and Vera like to chat about the times when she was on the farm and the family connections and history.
The world has lost a great and gentle lady.
May God richly bless you and help you and the family at this time of loss.
All of our love always Fran and Rob and the Finlay,s
Dear Lynn so sorry to hear your mom was gone when at the nursing home today, my thoughts are with you always.
Dear Lynn,
Deepest condolences on your mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Greg & Lenore
Lynn;
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. You did everything possible to make sure your mother was loved and well taken care of during her life time.
Dear Lynn,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy
So sorry for your loss. Hoping your wonderful memories will bring you comfort, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and challenging time.
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Dear Lynn
With Sympathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy