Ruth Clark
It is with great sadness that Lynda Clark-McTaggart (Dwight) and Ruth Anne Mills (Gary) announce the passing of their dear mother Ruth Ireen Clark. Ruth is predeceased by her husband William Clark, her parents Emil and Agnes Kadlec, brother Lou and sisters Grace Hansen (Glen) and Agnes Ulmer (Leo). Ruth will be missed by her brother Fred Kadlec and her grandchildren Margaret and Christopher McTaggart (Dayna Wlasichuk) and Eric and Matthew Mills as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.
Ruth was born in Bladworth, Saskatchewan. She attended teachers’ college and began her teaching career in a one room school in Silver Lake, Saskatchewan. After the war she and her husband Bill moved to Toronto where they started several successful small businesses. Ruth began teaching again in 1961 for the then Borough of York Board of Education where she taught for 30 years. Upon her retirement from teaching she and Bill moved to Beeton, Ontario where Ruth continued to live until 2015. She is a member of the Retired Teachers of Ontario.
Ruth loved children and teaching. She loved to cook and entertain friends. She especially loved travel, singing, dancing and music and had no greater pleasure than to hear her grandsons sing and play the guitar. In her retirement years she traveled the world with her dear friend Ruth Bolt visiting many exotic destinations and making friends wherever she went. Her kind and giving heart, easy laugh and her willingness to love everyone she met made her a wonderful friend to many.
Cremation has taken place at French Family Funeral Home & Crematorium and a Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held on Sunday, March 20th at Extendicare, Kirkland Lake at 2:00 p.m. Another Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held on Sunday, April 3rd at Rod Abrams Funeral Home (1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham, ON). at 2:00 p.m. Ruth will be laid to rest in the Trinity United Cemetery in Beeton, ON.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Strong Start to Reading www.strongstart.ca (a literacy program that supports children in need of a literacy boost) or Camp Oochigeas www.ooch.org (a camp that supports children who are affected by childhood cancer). www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Susie Robinson says
I remember your mom ftom Beeton. All the kids enjoyed going tO her house on Halloween. She will always be with you .Deepset Sympathy.❤❤
Susie Robinson
elsie dubear says
hello girls just want to say im sorry about your mom i really enjoyed her when i was going to her house as a psw icouldnt make it to rods on sat as i had to go away but she was on my mind wish i had got to say good bye when she left to go north i really like this lady elsie
Mary Doldersum says
Dear Lynda and Ruth
Ralph and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother.
I had the pleasure of meeting you both last year, and hearing many wonderful stories and think of you often.
With love,
Mary Doldersum
Simonetta says
Mrs. Clark was sorely missed in Beeton. Her visits and company were alway taken with joy and I’m glad she can rest peacefully and be happy in Heaven.
Thinking about you Often <3
Bonnie Fortune says
Ruth you had a wonderful spirit and you were a lady that will be remember by many people in Beeton. Trinity United Church members will think of you often. Our prayers go out to your family, to find comfort. We loved you Ruth.
Raymond Lisk says
I admired Ruth’s spirit. She was a charming and stylish lady. Her eyes would sparkle when she shared experiences from her teaching days.
Ray Lisk
The Whistle Stop says
Ruth was a wonderful and interesting lady and is fondly remembered by all of us Clara Steve Nonna and all the staff as well as many customers.
Cam Lindsey says
Ruth was a wonderful positive lady. We always enjoyed her visits and hearing about her travels. She will be missed.