Ruth Donalda Groat
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On August 11, 2010 @ 3:25 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 26 Comments
With her devoted girls by her side, and with tremendous courage, dignity, love and a determined fight to hold onto life and all it’s gifts, Ruth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in the comfort of her cherished home.
Two weeks following her 73rd birthday, after a valiant struggle with cancer, she is now reunited with the love of her life, Charlie, whom she has dearly missed.
Loving and treasured mother to daughters, Karen Gallant and Gayle Gorman and beloved sons-in-law, John Gallant and Kevin Gorman. Ruth’s greatest joys were her family and her grandchildren. She was the adored and cherished grandma to Natalie and Blaise Gallant and Hayden Gorman. She was truly saddened that she would not continue to be a part of her beautiful grandchildren’s lives.
Eldest daughter of the late John and Margaret McEachern, Brampton. Beloved sister and friend of Ian and his wife Marilyn McEachern, Hazel-Ellen and her husband the late David Armstrong.
Ruth’s kind, giving and gentle nature will be a void in our lives. She had grace, gentleness, hospitality and friendship in one perfect package. She will remain in the hearts of all who knew her, her smile will continue to light our lives.
Ruth’s family’s deep gratitude is extended to the compassionate loving care and friendship of the Caledon VON nurses Candice, Liz, Anne and Diane and Dr. Michael Gagnon, whom together fulfilled Ruth’s wishes to stay at home.
Family and friends are invited to share their memories at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday, August 12 from 7 – 9 o’clock, Friday morning from 9:30 until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment Dixon’s Union Cemetery, Caledon on Friday at 3:30 o’clock.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Bethell House, P.O. Box 75, Inglewood L7C 3L6 would be appreciated. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Condolences for the family of “Ruth Donalda Groat”
Karen & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss of “grandma”. Our deepest sympathy.
Love, Jacci, Dean, Marc & Sarah
Dear Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a wonderful daughter and I am so happy to have you as my friend and part of the Max family!
Hugs to you…
Deb
xo
Karen, My thoughts are with you and your whole family at this time. Although your last year has had much turbulance, the time you have been able to spend with your mom has given you memories that will last a lifetime. Cherish them and keep them close to your heart.
God give you strength over the months to come and may your own personal inner strength serve you well. Our prayers are with you.
I’m just a phone call away…
Louise
To the Grott Famaily. So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Ruth had not been too well the last couple of years. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Neighbours from the 3rd. line of Chinguacousy. Don and Jean.
Dear Karen, John, Natalie & Blaise
We are thinking of you during this sad event.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Regards,
Allan & Margaret
Gayle:
Although I have not seen you in years the memories of our childhood still are very new. I am thinking of you and your family now. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. Remember the good times. I am thinking of you at this time. Your mother was always, always so courageous and strong and she has passed that on to her girls!!! Sonia
Dear Gayle, Kevin and Hayden
Please know that our thoughts are with you now and we know that Ruth is in peace and together with Charlie to watch over you as your lives grow and as Hayden, Natalie and Blaise continue to grow into amazing adults. Gayle I am sure Ruth knows how much you are loved as part of the Gorman family and that we are always and forever here for you and Hayden. Your mom’s spirit and fun loving personality will forever be a part of our lives and a memory we are so blessed to have. With all of our love during this difficult time. Tamara, Jay, Connor and Tye
To Karen, Gayle and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of great loss.
In the last 7 years since I met Ruth she became a wonderful friend to my family and I. It brings tears to my eyes every time I think of the vivacous lady I came to know and what cancer brought her to. We will miss her very much, especially as my look out person for when I go away….who is going to ltell me what my kids were up to when I was gone…. (smile)
from her neighbours with all our love,
Mytrie, Deo, Vijai, Dirsana, Lisa, Michael and our newest addition
baby Ethan whom she was so excited to meet.
Dear Karen & Family
Sadden to hear the loss of your mother,grandmother, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
She is now resting in a peacfull place after her long struggle with cancer.
Littlejohns
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know I am thinking of you – you are in my prayers.
With love – Jillian Gorbold
Gayle, Kevin and Hayden,
We are all thinking of you at this difficult and sad time. Our condolences to you.
Bryan, Karen, Liam, Kiera, Ethan and Brendan
Sorry to hear the loss of your mom. Hopefully the comfort of knowing your mom is suffering no more and is reunited with your dad will ease your sorrow. Keeping you and yours in our thoughts.
Diane,Claude, Mitchell, Rachel and Luke Gallant
Our hearts were saddened with the news of Auntie Ruth’s passing.
We are all thinking of you and your families at this time of grief.
Your in all our prayers.
Condolences to your family. I have many memories of your Mom around Mayfield and later Hair morning at Caledon East .
Karen/Gayle and Families.
We were all so very saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom.
She has been taken from your loving arms and placed back in the comforting, warm arms of “Uncle” Charlie.
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
“Aunt” May, Bill, Stephanie, John (And “Uncle” Steve)
Karen, John, Natalie, Blaise, Gayle, Kevin and Hayden
Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad time. May you find comfort in knowing that after her long and valiant struggle, Ruth is in a better place. Although we cannot be with you in person, we do share in your grief and our thoughts will be with you all the way.
With loads of love from our family to yours.
Karen,
I am thinking about you. Nothing that anyone says makes it better, so the only thing I do know is that you have a lot of support from your family and friends, so lean on them and that will help you through the sadness.
Shelley
On behalf of The Rowland family, we extend our condolances to you Karen and Gayle and your families.
Sincerley,Willa, Jim , Brent and Dan Rowland
To Karen and Gayle and families
Our sincerest sympathies. We were really so to hear about your Mother and regret that we can’t be there with you today.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Eleanor Doda and Family
Gayle, our hearts go out to you and your family and you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Christine
Karen Gayle and family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Your Mom will be missed by everyone.
Love from all.
Dear Karen and Gayle and families. I send my love to you all from your Mom’s first cousins, Donna McEachern Griffin, Pat Wiggins McEachern and May Ellerman McEachern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mom is with her beloved Charlie and I know she is looking down over you all. Your Mom loved you all so very much. I will miss her phone calls and our talks of our younger days. All our love to you all. Pat, Donna, May and families.
To the Gallant Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers.
Karen,
Just got back from the Bay….by past experience losing your mother is a great gap….time will heal…. remember all the good times.
See you soon….. you were very brave and did all you could.
L,
Maurizia
Karen, Gayle and families,
So sorry we missed seeing you and are thinking of you at this time. You will always hold dear many wonderful memories. I loved to visit your mother with my mom. We would drop off my older sisters at piano lessons and then visit. Your parents had just built the new house and were living in the basement while the main floor was completed. I was so intrigued by this and always amazed at how beautiful you mom was with her lovely hair and polished fingernails. I know she will be missed by many.
Dear Karen and Gail,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you both.Ruth was such a great lady and I remember many good times together.You both have been the greatest of daughters ,looking after your mom during her long illness.Hats off to your families for I am sure it was not easy for them either.
Her suffering is over and missed by all who knew her.
Blessings to you all.
Bonnie Martin
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Hi Gayle,
My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family as your life continues in the absence of your Mom/Grandmother. I wish you very much happines in remembering your lives together.
Your Mom was truly blessed to have you and your sister at her side throughout her ordeals.
All the very best in the days to come. Ann