SMITH, Ruth

SMITH, Ruth Elizabeth (Norman) - It is with extreme sadness that the family of Ruth Smith announces her passing away peacefully on Thursday July 29th at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia. Beloved wife of Stan Smith of Beaverton. Loving mother of Pat Smith of Beaverton and Brian & Sherrie Smith of Burlington. Beloved grandmother of Gavin and Carlie Smith of Burlington. Survived by siblings Helen (Jerry) Foster, Minerva (Paul) O""Halloran, Bob (Mona) Norman, Jack (Helen) Norman. Ruth was born on August 10, 1927 to Hilda and Lance Norman of Widdifield ON. Ruth and Stan were married for 65 wonderful years. They met in war time, and were married in 1945. The following appeared in the column Chit Chat from the North Bay Nugget in 1945: “An event of international interest happened quite recently in this very city. Great Britain and Canada were the countries involved when Flt Sgt. Stan Smith presented Miss Ruth Norman, who is well known in North Bay, with a lovely engagement ring. Ruth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Norman of Widdifield Township and Flt. Sgt. Smith who is stationed with the R.A.F. Transport Command at the North Bay airport, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith of Hendon, Middlesex, England. The newly engaged couple has made no definite wedding plans because Flt. Sgt. Smith expects to return to his home in England in the near future. Their many North Bay friends and acquaintances join us in congratulating the happy pair.“ From the ""50s to the ""90s Ruth and Stan settled in Sudbury, raising a family and participating in numerous activities. Ruth particularly enjoyed quilting at the Church of the Resurrection, playing bridge, bowling, cross country skiing, golf and square dancing. In the ""90s Ruth and Stan moved to Beaverton ON to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Ruth continued her many activities in Beaverton until she suffered a stroke in the late ""90s. Even at this point Ruth learned to use her right hand, and amazingly re-learned and continued to knit and participate in other activities; she was an inspiration to all who knew her. As per her request, her body will be cremated, and memorials will be held in Beaverton August 4, 1:00 pm at St Paul""s Anglican Church, 383 Osborne St (arrangements entrusted to MANGAN FUNERAL HOME1-705-426-5777), and in Sudbury at JACKSON AND BARNARD""S FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1-705-673-3611, 233 Larch St., gathering at 11:00 am for 12 noon service on Saturday August 7 (arrangements entrusted to Jackson and Barnard). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences are welcome at www.manganfuneralhome.com