On Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at HuronIea, BrusseIs, Ruth Thorburn (Pepper), the former Ruth Pethick, of McKiIIop Township and Egmondville, in her 84th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate IesIie Pepper (1969) and Keith Thorburn (1999). Cherished mother of Mervyn and Joy Pepper, HensaII, MarIene and BiII Harburn, Winthrop and Murray and Sandra Pepper, BrusseIs. FondIy remembered by her five grandchiIdren, Chris and Patricia Harburn, Sherry Harburn and CheryI WeIdon, Brent and Rebecca Pepper, Kara-Iee and Brian McNichoI and IesIey Pepper and friend Tom collins. Ioving great-grandmother of five. Dear sister of Annie Rapson, Seaforth, and sister-in-Iaw Grace Pethick, Winthrop. AIso remembered by her stepchiIdren Barry Thorburn and Jan Thorburn, step-grandchiIdren BradIeyThorburn and Keri Thorburn, and their mother Wendy, and severaI nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret (OIdfieId) Pethick, brother George Pethick, brothers-in-Iaw Harry Rapson and BiII and HeIen Pepper, sister-in-Iaw PearI (Pepper) McKnight and step-daughter Karen Thorburn. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 6:30-9:00 pm and on Friday, March 3 at Egmondville United Church, Egmondville, from 10:00 am untiI the time of the funeraI service at 11:00 am. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Interment MaitIandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. MemoriaI donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Egmondville United Church appreciated.
CondoIences at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com
Linda & Gerry Allin
Dear Marlene and Family
We were sorry to hear about your Mother. Ruth was such a beautiful kind lady. Hope the good memories of this lovely woman will help you through this difficult time. We are thinking of you and your family. . .Linda & Gerry
John & Fran Malone
Ruth, I especially remember you from Seaforth Hospital days, I remember your charming smile & your quiet ways.I recall a visit also, that we had with you in Florida. You were special, & you will be missed by so many people.
Jack & Fran Malone
Ken & Shirley McLean
Dear Murray, Sandra and families: Please accept our sincere sympathy with the passing of Ruth. She had the greatest smile and personality that would brighten anyones day. It was my pleasure to have helped her with her care at Huronlea. Sincerely Ken and Shirley McLean
Reg & Ina Finlayson
Marlene, Bill & family
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reg & Ina Finlayson
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
Please accept my condolences at this sad time. Ruth was such a nice lady to wait on in Keating&&single&&s Pharmacy for many years.
Ann
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Marlene & Bill and family;Please extend our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely. Gordon and Irma Pryce