Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Ruth DeEtta Darby
1919 - 2018
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Linda (Bondy) & Maurice Hutchins posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to the family. Many years have passed, but remember the Darby family as neighbours with fond memories.
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Tony and Sharon (McLean) Bright posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Tony, myself and our children have so many memories of the delightful Darby family, and are feeling very sad we were unable to attend her Memorial Service last Sat. Ruth and John were close friends of my mother and father, Ena and Sydney Mclean for many years. The friendship brought them to Huntsville, ON. where my dad was developing Harp Lake. They purchased and built their cottage on the Lake and soon became our next door neighbours for many years. We shared so much cottage fun with the Darby family whether it was delightful water activities on the dock, listening to the much loved guitar music played by Rod McColl around the fire pit, lots of great story telling and many cottage meals together over the years. The path between the two cottages was well worn.
Ruth lived a long life, always caring about others and was still knitting beautiful baby hats while her fingers allowed in her later years. They were a generous gracious couple who will always be fondly remembered by the Bright/Day/McLean families.
Our deepest condolences to Liz, Cathy, Charles and their respecitve families.
Fondly,
Tony, Sharon and family.
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Catherine Thorpe posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Charles and all the family - so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing, just noticed this now. So many fond memories of you all from when we grew up in Harrow.
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John McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
I was saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. For many years she and John were very good friends of my parents in Harrow, Kathy and I were classmates and friends for many years in school, and Liz went to school with my sister Ellen and they are still great friends today.
It's hard to believe Mrs. D is gone. She was a very bright and strong woman, and I rather thought somehow she would live forever. Although she lived a good, long life, she will still be missed by those who knew her.
The wheel of time sadly moves ever forward...
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Lorie & John Brown lit a candle
Monday, February 12, 2018
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Don't be worried and upset. Believe in God and believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house, and I am going to prepare a place for you. I would not tell you this if it were not so. And after I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to myself, so that you will be where I am. You know the way that leads to the place where I am going. I am the way, the truth and the life, no one goes to the Father except by me. Now that you have known me, you will know my Father also, and from now on you do know him and you have seen him. JOHN 14.1-7
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Anne Millen posted a condolence
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Our family has some warm and wonderful memories of times we shared with Ruth and John at the cottage in Colchester when we drove east to visit family members. The look of surprise on Ruth's face was fun to see when our almost three year old daughter Joan asked her "Are you weelly our gwate aunt Woof"? I guess she hadn't considered herself in such a place of honour. Your family members will be in our prayers at this heavy time for you. Anne, Peter and Julia
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Leslie & Nora Peter posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Liz, Douglas, Kathy & Charles,
I have so many fond memories of John and Ruth. They were both wonderful people and especially nice to me.
She lived long and saw many things change. I believed I received a few scolding looks from her upon occasion but probably deserved.
My thoughts are with you.
Les J. Peter
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Jane and Brian Buttery posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Charles, we are sad that your mother has died but glad for her as I am sure that the last years may have been difficult.Our sincere condolences to you and all your family. I wish I had been able to visit Ruth; she was often in our minds. One of her last visits to St Andrew's was some time ago but it was good to see her again. She was such a gentle lady and radiated peace and a deep faith.
I am glad to be able to attend her memorial service and to remember her longtime contribution to life at St Andrew's.
Blessings on your family and safe travelling today.
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Maria D. Novoa Matthew posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
My memories of Ruth date back years before I ever met her and her husband John. These loving and grateful memories were cultivated in my mind and heart by mother Maria Elisa, cousin to John. We, the Cuban side of the Matthew family, which included my mother, brother Roberto, grandmother Guillermina, my aunt Gloria and her two children, Harito and Gloria Maria had arrived from Cuba in Barranquilla, Colombia when John, Ruth and other members of our Canadian family started to pour in their generosity upon us. They sent us money to help establish ourselves and what I remember most vividly was the sewing machine my mother got with their money. This was used by my aunt Gloria to do seamstress work and by my grandmother who sewed aprons for a beer company. That gift was good and practical but what was a greater blessing were the letters they exchanged with my mother who translated them to us, as a captivated audience listening to good news from a radio. These letters of encouragement, letting us know that we weren’t alone in this new strange world gave my mother and us strength and calm during very hard times.
Through the years the correspondence turn into updating each other on life in general, the children’s progress or difficulties, always keeping the family ties tight and loving. Some of these letters were given back to me by Ruth and cousin Louise Foulds when we all met again in the summer of 2000's family reunion. Thanks to our cousin Charles Darby, who orchestrate the marvelous get-together, the members of the greatest generation saw each, some for the first time others for the first time since World War Two. We the Matthews and their descendants will always be indebted to you Charles for getting us together.
We, the Cuban-Matthews, deeply loved and cherished your dear Ruth and rejoice that she is now with those who went before her to be with God, our Lord. With love, Maria Dolores Novoa Matthew
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Deb Barrett-Murphy posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2018
I have such fond memories of Mrs. Darby from the time that I worked with Doug. She was a lovely lady and I always felt a connection with her. May she Rest In Peace.
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Jim Wright Family pledged to donate to Chatham/Kent Community Living
Friday, February 9, 2018
Keeping Ruth’s Family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jo-Anne (Voegeli) & Ron Waldron posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2018
Ruth was such a kind & gentle person. She always was so good to my Mother (Ellen Ruthven Voegeli) & visited often, they where distant cousins.
I often visited Ruth when she lived in Chatham until she moved to Riverview, I tried to find out where she was with no luck.
My condolences to the family, may your wonderful memories help lead you thru these difficult times.
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Kitty O'Connor posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2018
Hi Chuck
Sorry to hear of your Moms passing.
When I heard that your Mom had passed away the first thing that came to mind was our trip to Rhondeau Park. I will never forget the look on her face when we returned.Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Bill & Kitty
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Kitty O'Connor pledged to donate to Chatham/Kent Community Living
Friday, February 9, 2018
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Robert & Linda Smith posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2018
We send along our condolences to the Darby family on the passing of Ruth . The Darbys were among the many fine families we knew growing up in Harrow during a very different era . For several generations people grew up secure in the knowledge that their pharmaceutical needs were in good hands with the services of Darby's Drug Store at their disposal . Located in the very centre of Town they not only dispensed prescriptions they also sold gifts at Christmas and dished up sundaes ,banana splits and other treats at the soda bar . Above all they were a friendly and trusted place where everyone was treated in a special way .Their own cough syrup was the best ! .
I can recall Ruth visiting our home to play bridge with my mother and I also remember her being one of the first to bring food and offer solace when my father died .Time has passed but the memory of such good people remains .
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Chris and Karen Major posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2018
Chris and I are so sorry for your family's loss. We are thinking of you.
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Ruth ready to debate politics
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Ruth trimming the lilac tree
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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grandson Mason helping
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Snack time with Grandson
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Good times
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Fun
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Spring time outing at Riverview Gardens
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Let’s go outside now
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Grandchildren Jessica, Caitlin and Graham
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Granddaughter Jessica with newborn grandson Mason
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Two generations
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Ruth New Years
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Son Charles with his children
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Grandson Graham graduation with Engineering
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Charles Darby uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Darby grandchildren, Caitlin, Graham Jessica
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Ginnie & Ray D’Hondt posted a condolence
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Dear Chuck & family,
Ray & I were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Love Ginnie & Ray
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Louise (Thrasher) Gall posted a condolence
Thursday, February 8, 2018
My mother, Marian Thrasher, was a friend of Ruth for many years. So sorry to hear of her passing, We have lost so many of the great Harrow ladies.
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Jean Wride McCarron posted a condolence
Thursday, February 8, 2018
If I remember right, Ruth was chosen as the prettiest girl at Harrow Fair way back in the dark ages. Besides she was a lovely sweet friendly gal. My sympathy to all her family. She will be missed.
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edith.woodbridge posted a condolence
Thursday, February 8, 2018
My sympathy in the passing of Ruth Darby. I have known the family a long time, her sisters -- her husband John,
and Ruth has lived a very long time.
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Allen & Sharon Mears pledged to donate to Chatham/Kent Community Living
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
In memory of a special lady, Ruth Darby. One of our earth angels.
Allen & Sharon Mears
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Allen & Sharon Mears posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
To the Darby Family,
Please remember that your loss is shared by those who care. Ruth was a very special lady and always supportive of her children and grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Her calm, serene manner helped anyone in a stressful situation and she could always use her cryptic sense of humour to make us smile. She will be missed by many.
With sincere sympathy,
Allen & Sharon Mears
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The family of Ruth DeEtta Darby uploaded a photo
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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