With great sorrow and heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of our mother on Thursday December 11, 2025. With her loving husband of 74 yrs Raffaele Ruffolo holding her hand. She went to be into the arms of her mother Emilia Gervasi. Loving Mother of Rosa Ayotte (Ghislain), Dominic Ruffolo (Emilia) and Mirella Ruffolo. Nonna of Dina Piraino (Guido), David (Lynn) and Christopher Ayotte, Ada-Marie (Nick) B-Létourneau, Dominic (Kerry) Ruffolo Jr., Anthony and Nicholas (Alicia) Frayn. Great Nonna of Marina, Angelina and Anthony Piraino, Noah and Milo B-Létourneau, Tatum Ruffolo. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will live on in our hearts and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her. We take comfort in knowing she is now at peace, reunited with loved ones, and resting in God’s eternal care. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at the Davey Home, Apple Orchard First Floor.
A private family service was held. Memorial donations to the SAH Cancer Care Fund, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758).
