Ruth Elaine Van Bree

     Peacefully, with her family by her side at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Ruth Van Bree in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul Van Bree (2007). Loving mother of Kathy (Dan), Janet (Kevin), Bob (Tina), Jeff (Brenda), Bradley. A special grandmother of Shannon, Erin (Jeremy), Dana (Jay), Shelby, Robbie, Ryan, Michael, Ryan, Melissa (Sam), Darren (Mika), Jazmin  and great  grandmother of several great grandchildren. Ruth is survived by  her sister-in-law Lorna Van Bree as well as  numerous nieces and  nephews. Ruth's family was her hobby. She  was dedicated to each one from the oldest to the youngest. Mom was the calm of life  while dad was the storm, and so they worked well together for  their family. Visitation will  be held at Arn Funeral Home 193  Shackleton St Dutton, on Monday December 9 at 4:00 - until the Time of Remembrance at 6:30 pm. Interment to  take place at St Helen's Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to send a heart felt THANK YOU to the wonderful, caring staff at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Donations to the  West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary -Welfare or Cancer, or to charity of   choice.

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