Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on February 5, 2015 of Lucan and formerly of R.R.#1 Arva in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Bill Butler. Dear mother of Cheryl Koteles and companion Mervyn Grumett, Ken and Susan Butler, and Jim and Erin Butler all of London. Dear grandmother of Luke; Emily and Andrew. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews, especially Karen and Dan Lemanski of London. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Lorne and Donna McGuffin of London, Lorne and Lynn Ardiel of Ballymote, and Marilyn McGuffin of London. Predeceased by her parents Les and Hannah McGuffin, brothers Henry and John McGuffin and a sister Mary Ardiel. A special thank you to the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care and compassion.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Cremation with interment St. John’s Cemetery, Arva.
Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London or the London Health Sciences Foundation-Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated by the family.
BUTLER: Mildred “Ruth” of Lucan and formerly of R.R #1 Arva
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Donna Spencer
Bill & Ruth’s children. My deepest sympathies. Ruth was one of the sweetest ladies ever. I will always hear her laughter in my head she made us all smile and my parents Willie & Jeanne will miss her deeply. May God help your family threw this time of loss.
Amber-lee Jones
Dear Bill and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was a wonderful woman with a very kind and big heart. I will never forget her loving ways and that big kind smile she would always greet you with.
Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers ♡
Joanna Ziouvas
Cheryl,
My sincerest sympathy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I know how hard it is to loose your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
MARGARET McCULLOUGH
Dear Bill and Cheryl:
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s death. She is at rest after her long
struggle. It is always difficult to lose a spouse or mother.
Cherish your memories and live one day at a time. I have known
Ruth and the McGuffin family a long time. My thoughts are
with you at this sad time.
Margaret
Ken and Jackie Whiting
I am so sorry o hear about the passing of Ruth. She will be greatly missed in the community and the church. Our prayers are with you through this period of mourning.
Leif Luscombe and family
Hi Jim, Erin, Emily, Andrew, Ken, Sue, Luke, and Sheryl and Bill,
We are sorry to hear about your loss, and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Dear Bill
We’re so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Don Menard
Cheryl,
I recall the strong bond between you and your parents. It was a pleasure to have met them both. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss. Stay strong.
Barb Coughlin
My sympathy goes out to Bill and all the family.
Sincerely, Barb Coughlin
Diane Lyons
My very deepest sympathy for you and your family during this time of loss. I will hold you in my prayers.
Fran and Stuart Dow
Bill and family, Our condolences on the passing of Ruth. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jim & Florence Young
Our deepest sympathy in Ruth’s passing, she was a great person and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Marj Hugill
So sorry for your loss.
Dorothy & Don Lankin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ruth was a very special person, kind and always so friendly with that nice smile. Cherish her memories.
John & Katherine McNaughton
Bill & Family
We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
You will have many fond memories of such a caring and kind person.
Don & Bonnie Froats
Bill & family. Our thoughts have been with you during this difficult time.We sure enjoyed our coffee times together and also church work
Ruth could make anything fun.
Don & Bonnie
Marg DeGraw
To Bill and Family:
You have my sympathy in your loss of Ruth. Lots of good memories.
Marg DeGraw
Brian and Sandra Munro
To Bill and family. Ruth was a very special friend and a kind and caring individual. We enjoyed her company in our card group and at our many church functions. She will be deeply missed by all of us. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Doug &Maryjane McMullin &family
Bill & family, Please accept our deepest condolences in the very sad passing of Ruth. She will be always fondly remembered by all of our family . Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Love from all the McMullins
Bob & Brenda Smith
So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Brenda
Harry & Judy Bond
Bill, please accept our deepest condolences. Ruth was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed.
Bonnie Carey
Dear Uncle Bill, Cheryl, Ken and Jim and families,
So many many memories of us all growing up together on the farm. Aunt Ruth was always there for Janine, Vickie and myself and we felt right at home. Her sense of humour was certainly a good thing with us getting into mischief all the time. We will miss her cheerfulness and her laughter. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Bonnie
Joan Robson and Ralph Needham
So sorry to hear of Ruths death.Many days we had coffee with Ruth and Bill at Tim Hortons.Ruth had such a fun sense of humor..we had many laughs.
We are in Arizona but your family will certainly be in our thoughts.
Joan and Ralph
Betty Coughlin
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. We used to work together at the church. She will be surely missed.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of Ruth when she played cards with our group. Cherish your memories.
Julie Michaud
Dear Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Julie
Lisa McNiven
Dear Cheryl
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I know how terribly hard it is to loose your mother, you have my utmost sympathy. Sincerely, Lisa McNiven
Frank and Holly Gerrits
Cheryl… I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. You always spoke so highly of your mom with the utmost respect. Our heartfelt condolence goes out to you and your entire family.
Janet Nicholson
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. It was good that you were able to be there for her these past months, i am sure it was a comfort to her and your Dad.
Jan
Bob and Helen Patterson
To the Butler family; Please accept our sympathy and compassion in the passing of Ruth. She was a great friend to many and loved by all who knew her.We will miss you Ruth.
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth always had a friendly wave
and chat whenever she walked by the house. She will be missed.
My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Sue Heffernan
My Deepest Sympathy Bil & Family on the passing of Ruth, I got to know her playing cards in the Tuesday night Euchre group and cutting her hair for many years, I will miss her deeplly and have had her in my thoughts and prayers since she got sick. RIP Ruth
Sue Heffernan