BALMER, Ruth Eileen (nee CHANTLER) - Passed away in her 94th year on Friday, February 2, 2018, at the Briton House Retirement Centre.
Beloved wife of the late Philip Davidson Balmer.
Loving mother of David (Margaret), Richard (Sally), James (Jennifer) and Heather Keeling (Larry).
Cherished grandma to Sarah, Jeffrey, Diana, Alison, Matthew, James, Stephanie and Cindy and great-grandma of Clark and Levi. Ruth is also survived by her sister Doreen Dickie.
Ruth was extremely devoted to her family and charities. She was a graduate of Victoria College at the University of Toronto with an Arts Degree and was a very active volunteer at St. Luke's United Church, Youth Without Shelter and Meals on Wheels.
Ruth loved the environment, was an early recycling enthusiast and an avid rose gardener.
Other favourite activities were travelling with family and swimming anytime or anywhere.
A Funeral Service will be held at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11 a.m.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Youth Without Shelter in Ruth's name would be appreciated.
{fastsocialshare