Obituaries

RUTH GUDGEON(nee Kelly)
 
 
   It is with sadness, that the family of Ruth Gudgeon announces her passing on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at age 89 years. Ruth passed peacefully in her sleep while residing at Deer Lodge Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.   Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband of 70 years, George William Gudgeon; two daughters Diane Kubas (Jim), Pamela Moroz (John); grandchildren Mark Kubas, Jennifer Kubas (Jonathan Friesen) , Katherine Moroz (Alex Helbren); great-grandchildren Ben and Emily; sister Wanda Trites; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her two brothers Stirling and Richard; and two sisters Eileen and Olive.
   A proud Maritimer, Ruth was born on August 16, 1926 in Moncton, New Brunswick which is where she met her loving husband George, otherwise known as Red to her. She followed him west where they settled in Winnipeg and established a career in serving others. She was energetic and creative and loved serving the Red Cross Youth for 25 years and The Stroke Recovery Association for another 20 years. During that time, Ruth initiated various programs at each of these organizations such as the World Neighbourhood Picnic where hundreds of children gathered to celebrate world peace and understanding, and the Diamond Dinners to raise funds to establish programs for stroke survivors and their families. Through her life she was a member of Rotary (West Winnipeg) Toastmistress Club, Winnipeg Central Business Association, The Parliamentarian Club of Winnipeg and Peter Pan (Children’s Hospital). She enjoyed visits with her sisters at home or in the Maritimes, time at the cottage, gardening and most of all times spent with her children and grandchildren.
   A service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba with a reception to follow at the home of Diane Kubas.
   Thank you to the staff at Deer Lodge for your compassionate care of our mother.   In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Red Cross, 1111 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0S8, the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba 247 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0G6, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com