Obituary of Ruth Elderkin

Elderkin , Ruth Isabel ~ It is with great sadness that Ruth’s dancing days are over here on Earth. She passed away unexpectedly at Eden House, Guelph, Ontario, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the age of 88. Wife to the love of her life, the late William D. Elderkin, "Bud" (2008). She was the dear mother of Cheryl Elderkin Rawding, Chris Elderkin (Karen), Stephen Elderkin (Karen), Betsey Elderkin (Dave), and Lissa Heffernan (Marc). The joys of her life included her grandchildren, Kimberlea Rawding (Greg), Amy Elderkin (Michael), Jordan Heffernan, Bronwyn Heffernan and Sydney Heffernan and the late Jeffery Rawding (1983). She is survived by her sister Deanna Schofield, and her brother Gary Millett. Ruth lost her special friend and grandmother Nora Millett in 1973, William Millett, her dad, in 1980 and her mom, Olive in 1990, Gaspereau, NS. She was also predeceased by her brother, Bruce Millett and recently by her sister Norma Willmore. She had many friends but two must be mentioned; Audrey Coldwell, Wolfville, NS, mom’s life long friend and the late Chris Wajtala, Guelph. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer in Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society Canada would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations on line at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Requested Charity Alzheimer Society