Obituary of Ruth Wright

Wright, Ruth (née Lenora Ruth McHolm) July 28, 1938 - June 7, 2013 Ruth was gardening on Friday, June 7 when she unexpectedly passed away. A vibrant 74 year old, she spent the morning with grandchildren, was in email conversations with her daughters throughout the day and had been working on the front of the house with her son just moments before she collapsed. In October 2011, she suffered a seizure that nearly ended her life. Her amazing health and vitality prevailed and we enjoyed her company for nearly two more years. She will be dearly missed by John Wright, her husband of 45 years, Carolyn (Wright) & Patrick Gidyk, Dave & Tracy (Adams) Wright, and Julie Wright & Jonathan Baltrusaitis. Ruth was Grandma to Sophie & Chloe Gidyk, Hannah & Ethan Wright, and Luke & William Baltrusaitis. She was the beloved sister of Betty Carruthers, Lois Leber, Kathryn McHolm, and Lynda Brown. Ruth was predeceased by her brother Roy McHolm and sisters Mary Halligan and Muriel McHolm. As a sister-in-law, aunt and great aunt, she was much loved by the extended families of both the Wrights and McHolms. A teacher earlier in life, Ruth was a farm girl at heart and loved her gardens. She was also famous for her pies and hot dog relish. For 40 years, she and John ran Wright Lawn Care Services together while raising three kids and living on their property in the heart of Bloomingdale. She was an active member of her community through her involvement with Bloomingdale United Church, UCW and other committee activities. She touched many lives with her helping hands, generosity, humour and grace. Friends and family are invited to share their memories of Ruth with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8p.m. Visitation will then continue on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 1:00p.m. with the funeral service following at 2:00p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Reception to follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation will be held. Condolences for the family and donations to the Bloomingdale United Church or John & Ruth Wright Turf Grass Scholarship may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.