Annette “Ruby” Knight-Gaines, age 86, of Seaforth, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Seaforth Manor. Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, daughter of the late Lawrence and Edna (Kendell) Storey and her stepfather Robert Storey. Ruby was predeceased by her husband “Red” Earl Richard Gaines (September 18, 2016). Her stepfather Robert Storey had a huge impact on Ruby’s life, and she was so grateful for this bond.

Ruby was predeceased by her daughter Shelly (McLaughlin) Shearer. She is survived by her son Richard (Vanessa) White Knight, her grandchildren Sherry, Robin (Dylan), Donny, Noah, and Robbie. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Caidyn, Cameron, Allysa, and Karli. Ruby was loved by her siblings, Joan, Keith, Alan, Wilfred, Arthur, Deloris, Eugene, and Herbert.

Ruby was employed at Standard Products for many years, and as a lunch monitor at Saint Columban Catholic School. She also offered her time as a volunteer with the Navy League of Canada in Stratford for nearly a decade.

In keeping with Ruby’s wishes cremation will take place, and the family will organize a celebration of life in the coming weeks. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St, Stratford, ON.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at W.G. Young Funeral Home.