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Ruth Despres

In Memory of
Ruth
Despres
2020
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Telegraph Journal - Provincial Edition
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Obituary for Ruth Despres

Ruth passed peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia surrounded by family on Monday, February 24, 2020, in her 73rd year.

Ruth, predeceased by her husband Cleo, will be sadly missed by her son John (Sheila), daughter Angela (Glenn), by her three granddaughters Ashley, Katelyn and Emily, step–grandchildren Michelle and Brian, and two great–grandchildren Autumn and Brady. Ruth is survived by her sister Diane Moore, her brothers Robert (Donna) O’Donnell, Felix O’Donnell, and Danny O’Donnell and was a caring sister–in–law to Romeo Despres (Linda), Maria Wood (Bob), Ivan Despres (Thora), Jean Guy Despres, Ronny Despres (Darlene), Yvonne Pelletier (John), Kathy Despres, Judy Despres, and Betty–Anne O’Donnell. Ruth will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

Ruth is predeceased by her brother Patrick and by her sister Gail (Jack) Raynes.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be announced in the spring.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and will be received by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326–3595. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes
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When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what to do. Whether you are planning a funeral service, buying flowers, expressing condolences, or just trying to figure out how to process grief, this library of articles will help you understand what to expect.

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  • On-Demand Access
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