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Ruth Feairs
October 21, 2024
FEAIRS, Ruth – Charlotte Effie Ruth Feairs passed away peacefully, after a short illness with cancer, at Innisfree House, Kitchener on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the age of 75. Ruth died ten years to the day after her mother, Josephine.
Cherished sister of Elizabeth (Bill) Wallace, Joan (David) Wishnevski, all of New Westminster, B.C., Eleanor (Robert) Mueller of Cambridge, and Jim (Fran) Feairs of Peterborough. Dear sister-in-law of Raymond Owens of Vancouver, B.C.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews: Laurie Wallace, Scott (Karen) Wallace, Kristine Schnurr (Dean Demontigny), Joseph Schnurr, Jonathan (Emily) Feairs, and eleven great-nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents, James and Josephine Feairs, sister Margaret Owens, nephew David Feairs, and brother-in-law Joseph Schnurr.
Ruth was very supportive of and dedicated to every generation of her family. She was a caring daughter and sister and a cheerleader to her nieces and nephews. She was an avid reader and singer who appreciated all kinds of music, a gardener and lover of nature and all animals. Ruth was the pianist at Morrison United Church, Cedarville for more than 35 years.
A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held at England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Monday, November 4th at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00-12:45 p.m. Those unable to attend are asked to join the livestream by visiting www.englandfuneralhome.com and clicking the link below Ruth’s obituary. A private inurnment will take place at Walkers Cemetery, Southgate Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Innisfree House or Cancer Patient Services would be appreciated by the family.
Celebration of Ruth's Life
Condolences
My condolences to the Feairs Family on the passing of Ruth. I remember her from the Cedarville School.
— Diane (Ferguson) Dinning, November 5, 2024I never knew Ruthie very well, but you all were a close knit family. Hoping you have many fond and happy memories of her.
Sending prayers for your healing.
Judy
Growing up I loved spending time in Cedarville visiting with my Grandparents and Aunt Ruthie. Aunt Ru was always so kind and took great care of us. I can still hear her voice calling from the back porch: "Soup’s on!" She would cry, and we all came running in for our warm lunch around the table. Before it was time to go back outside or to Grandpa’s shop, she would lovingly serve us generous portions of our traditional dessert: Three flavors ice cream. The image of her and young Dave standing in the kitchen with smiles on their faces, taking care to see that all portions were exactly even, remains clear as if it were yesterday. She gave me a children’s picture Bible, and read through most of it with me, explaining all the „characters“. Later I loved reading through her vast collection of Archie comics and sharing many hearty laughs with her, over the shenanigans in which the Riverdale gang found themselves. Indeed there were so many great things to find in the old Cedarville house, As with the comic books, there was Ruthies vast record collection. My early musical education on the Beatles (among others) is all thanks to Ruthie. I asked question after question as we listend and read through all of those LP booklets and sleeves. She gladly told me all she knew and always had a few quirky facts and opinions. With Christmas approaching, I fondly remember Ruthie handing out gifts around the tree on Boxing Day and being so happy to have the family together to celebrate. Ruthie is dearly missed and her memory is a blessing.
Condolences to the Fearis family on the passing of Ruthie. While growing up in Cedarville I remember Ruthie as being a very kind and gentle young lady.
Anne (Martin) Symonds
My heartfelt condolences to the Feairs family on the passing of Ruth.
— Margaret Dally, October 26, 2024My condolences to the Feairs family on the passing of Ruth. She will be missed.
— Sheila Alexander Verwey, October 25, 2024Ruth was one of the most wonderful person I have met. I grew with her since I was a child. She taught me in Sunday School and played the organ in Church
She taught so much about loving God.
She was so compassionate and loving. I haven't seen much of her since I got married. But she will always be remembered by me.
Sending my sympathy to Ruthie's family and friends. Whenever I think of Cederville I think of Ruthie, Rest in Peace Ruthie
Sincerely Diane (Seifried) Dineen
I went to HIgh School with Ruth - and I regret, I did not have much communication with her afterward. But I do remember her as being involved with her family and loving that role. Sorry to hear she has passed. Sincere Condolences, Mary Allen