Obituary of Ruth Camirand

CAMIRAND, Ruth, nee Dougherty, age 62, a life-time resident of Port Dover, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Ruth was born on June 16, 1955 in Simcoe, Ontario and raised in Port Dover along with her siblings, to parents Alan and Irene Dougherty.

Ruth was the beloved wife of Richard, devoted mother to Jenelle and her husband Todd, Andie-Mae and her husband Dustin, and loving "Glamma" of Rush Alexander.

Ruth was a devoted, loving mother and very proud of her family.  Ruth loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her.  She would spend hours sewing and was an amazing seamstress.

Ruth spent many years working at the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit.  Over those years she developed many beautiful friendships, and held them dear to her heart

Ruth was known as a positive, passionate woman and a warm and wonderful friend who had the ability to make people feel special.  She was gentle and kind, and saw the good in everyone and will be remembered for the smile that lit up her face.  She had a happy laugh and always looked on the bright side of things and was always grateful for everything and everyone.  Her motto for life, be kind, because the world could always use more kindness.

She was a beautiful spirit who will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Family and friends will gather at Ruth's Celebration of Life at David's Restaurant, 168 New Lakeshore Road, Port Dover Ontario on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

For those wishing, donations to the Cancer Support and Resource Program, The Terry Fox Foundation or charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover (519)-583-1530. On line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca.