Ruth Ellis

ELLIS, Ruth Ilene (nee Nichols)- Passed away at Oxford Gardens, Woodstock on Friday April 21st, 2017, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Ellis for over 62 years. Loving mother of Marilyn (Ivan Romanow) Ellis Romanow, Debra (Michael) LeClair, James (Carol) Ellis, and Susan (Francois Bourgeois) Ellis. Cherished grandmother of Lara (Rory), Ilana (John Paul), Heather (Nick), Hayley, and Kevin. Ruth will be missed by her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Dorothy and her brother Lloyd. Ruth was a very active member in the Woodstock community. With her husband, they owned and operated Ellis Glass for over 40 years. She was a member of St. David’s United Church and the U.C.W, Oxford Genealogy Society, Woodstock Horticultural Society, Southgate Senior Centre, Oxford Women’s Probus Club, a proud United Empire Loyalist and especially enjoyed being active in the Bridge Club, and Lawn Bowling Club. Ruth and her family also enjoyed many summers cottaging in Kincardine and participating in the many activities in that community. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (519-539-0004), on Tuesday April 25, 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jane Van Patter officiating. If desired, memorial contributions to St. David’s United Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Personal online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com