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Ruth Pethick Thorburn

February 28, 2006 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Ruth Pethick Thorburn

On Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at HuronIea, BrusseIs, Ruth Thorburn (Pepper), the former Ruth Pethick, of McKiIIop Township and Egmondville, in her 84th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate IesIie Pepper (1969) and Keith Thorburn (1999). Cherished mother of Mervyn and Joy Pepper, HensaII, MarIene and BiII Harburn, Winthrop and Murray and Sandra Pepper, BrusseIs. FondIy remembered by her five grandchiIdren, Chris and Patricia Harburn, Sherry Harburn and CheryI WeIdon, Brent and Rebecca Pepper, Kara-Iee and Brian McNichoI and IesIey Pepper and friend Tom collins. Ioving great-grandmother of five. Dear sister of Annie Rapson, Seaforth, and sister-in-Iaw Grace Pethick, Winthrop. AIso remembered by her stepchiIdren Barry Thorburn and Jan Thorburn, step-grandchiIdren BradIeyThorburn and Keri Thorburn, and their mother Wendy, and severaI nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret (OIdfieId) Pethick, brother George Pethick, brothers-in-Iaw Harry Rapson and BiII and HeIen Pepper, sister-in-Iaw PearI (Pepper) McKnight and step-daughter Karen Thorburn. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 6:30-9:00 pm and on Friday, March 3 at Egmondville United Church, Egmondville, from 10:00 am untiI the time of the funeraI service at 11:00 am. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Interment MaitIandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. MemoriaI donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Egmondville United Church appreciated.
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  1. Linda & Gerry Allin

    March 1, 2006 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Marlene and Family
    We were sorry to hear about your Mother. Ruth was such a beautiful kind lady. Hope the good memories of this lovely woman will help you through this difficult time. We are thinking of you and your family. . .Linda & Gerry

  2. John & Fran Malone

    March 1, 2006 at 5:00 PM

    Ruth, I especially remember you from Seaforth Hospital days, I remember your charming smile & your quiet ways.I recall a visit also, that we had with you in Florida. You were special, & you will be missed by so many people.

    Jack & Fran Malone

  3. Ken & Shirley McLean

    February 28, 2006 at 9:00 PM

    Dear Murray, Sandra and families: Please accept our sincere sympathy with the passing of Ruth. She had the greatest smile and personality that would brighten anyones day. It was my pleasure to have helped her with her care at Huronlea. Sincerely Ken and Shirley McLean

  4. Reg & Ina Finlayson

    February 28, 2006 at 8:00 PM

    Marlene, Bill & family
    Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Reg & Ina Finlayson

  5. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    February 28, 2006 at 6:00 PM

    Dear Family:
    Please accept my condolences at this sad time. Ruth was such a nice lady to wait on in Keating&&single&&s Pharmacy for many years.
    Ann

  6. Gordon & Irma Pryce

    March 6, 2006 at 8:00 PM

    Marlene & Bill and family;Please extend our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely. Gordon and Irma Pryce

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