BARBEAU, Ruth (Smith)

It is with great sadness we announce the death of our most dearly loved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend after a brave and courageous battle with Diabetes and Cancer on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, 2004 at the age of 80. Gone to be with her husband Jack of 45 years, who left us earlier this year. Best friend and loving mother to Jill Rivard (Donald). Proud and adoring grandmother of A.J. and Amy Rivard (friend Jeff Park). Daughter of the late Evelyn and James Smith. Sister of Betty Nisbett (Jim), Bill (Lillian) of Sarnia and the late James Jr. Sister-in-law of Reta Gernon (late George), Joyce Jaffary (Toronto), Mickey Barbeau (late Lloyd), Donna Niemi (Leo) (late Ralph) and the late Dorothy Crawford, Harvey, Selena, Gerry, Helen, Russell Barbeau and Thelma and William Elliott. Ruth will be deeply missed by her best friend and Friday night movie buddy Dolores Sime. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 from 7-9 pm. A celebration of Ruth’s Love of Life will be held in the chapel of the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 1 pm. Mr. Bruce Cain officiating. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family.