Ruth Irene McKeen nee: Laidlaw
July 16, 1924 - April 27, 2022
Peacefully at Gardenview L.T.C. Townsend on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in her 98th year. Wife of the late Jack Leslie McKeen (1995). Loving mother of Jim & Diane, David, Jane & the late Jim MacLeod, Kathy & Earl Jamieson & the late Phil Smith, Jack & Lenore & the late Bev, Peter & Kelly, and Sandra & Bill Roth. Dear grandmother of Jeff, late Jason, Matt, Kevin, Linda, Doug, Kelly, Bryan, Cory, Valerie, Chris, Caroline,Tiffany, and 18 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Pete & Sally, Gordon & Peg, and Jack & Jean. Sister-in-law of the late Jenny Maude, Lola, Irma, Bill & Marj, Mabel & Harry, Marion & Cliff, and Jimmy. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Ruth was a lifelong member of the Rebekah Lodge and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The family will honour her life with visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Thursday May 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon followed by the funeral service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Hagersville Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gardenview Long Term Care Home, and Rebekah Lodge. Our family would like to express our most sincere & heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Gardenview. Their compassion, care and love of mum truly shows what incredible staff they have. And a special thanks to Dr. Drijber for wonderful care to mum over the last 7 years. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Doug and Vera Greenfield
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Apr 28th, 2022
Sorry to hear the loss of your loved one .she will be dearly missed . Thinking of the family at this sad time .. Doug and Vera Greenfield .
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Gary Skogberg
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Apr 30th, 2022
Aunt Ruth will be remembered as the sweetest, kindest lady and you will be missed by all who knew you. Louella and I send our thoughts and prayers to all our cousins, family and friends of Aunt Ruth.
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Jim and Anita McGrath
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Apr 30th, 2022
Dear Sandra and Bill,
So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I am sure you will have the love and support of family to help you through this time in you life. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this time.
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Neil & Brenda Clause
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Apr 30th, 2022
Sincere condolences to Kat and the entire McKeen family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bev&Ricky
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May 1st, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of this precious soul. It was so our pleasure to know this dear lady. We cherish the memories we have. Our sincere condolences to Jack & Lenore and all the McKeens.
Posted by
Joyce Jackson
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May 1st, 2022
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. My prayers are with your family.
Posted by
Wayne and Nancy Smith
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May 1st, 2022
Sandy, Jack and the McKeen family :
So sorry to hear about your mom .
May all the great memories help you through this difficult time. Sending hugs !
Posted by
Bruce and Sue Duxbury
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May 3rd, 2022
Thinking of all the McKeen family at this time, Ruth was a very special Lady, remembering years ago when I used to take our skates down to your home to have them sharpened , Bruce and Sue (Craddock ) Duxbury
