Ruth Marlene Golloher (née Horne)
January 19, 1935 – December 20, 2024
Ruth Marlene Golloher (née Horne) passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, December 20, 2024, one month before her 90th birthday.
Predeceased by her husband Percy and sons Peter and Randy Golloher, Ruth was the cherished mother of Brenda Dewell (Oshawa), Virginia Dunk (British Columbia), and Angela Golloher (Bowmanville). She is also survived by her daughter Nancy Loveless and her husband Rick. Ruth was a much-loved grandmother to Jason (Vero), Michael, Jessica (Jake), Amber, Lyndsy, Erin, Candace, Lauren, and Rachel. She was an amazing Grandma GG to 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Ruth was the sister of Bev Kavanagh (Newmarket) and Pauline Gummer (Robert) of Belleville and was predeceased by her siblings Laura Lobb, Grace Dunning, and Ross Horne.
The family extends special thanks to Rev. Peter Harrichand and his wife Marilyn, as well as the Board of Deacons of First Baptist Church, for their loving support during Ruth’s final days, surrounding her with faith and compassion.
“Absent from the body, present with the Lord” – 2 Corinthians 5:8
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, 812 Hortop Street, Oshawa, on January 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow in the lower auditorium. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
Memorial donations to First Baptist Church Oshawa and Operation Smile would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville.
Events
- Visitation: Saturday, January 25, 2025, one hour prior to the service at First Baptist Church, 812 Hortop Street, Oshawa.
- Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 812 Hortop Street, Oshawa, with a reception to follow in the lower auditorium.
Please visit Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home to leave a message or contribute to the shared memories of Ruth Marlene Golloher.
