Ruth Long of Atwood passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at Listowel Memorial Hospital on October 31, 2024, at the age of 78.
Beloved wife of Bill Long for 61 years. Loving mother of Deb (Ron) Wilson of Atwood, Tom (Julie) Long of Barrie and Jim (Barbara) Long of Oakville. Cherished grandmother of Amanda and Becky Wilson, Hannah (Marco) Wiegand, Eric, Andrew and Annika
Long. Recently, she welcomed her first great-grandchild, Arthur Wiegand.
Fondly remembered by brother Jim (Linda) Whitney, Sister-in-laws Faye Whitney, Marion (Lloyd) Knoblauch, Joyce (Jim) Spence, Susan (Robert) Martin, Carol (Kevin) Gurr and Elizabeth Long. Also remembered by Brother in Laws David (Francis) Long, Donald (Wanda) Long and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents Jean and Wesley and brother David Whitney, Sister-in-Law Diane Sabrowski and Brothers in law Murray Long and Murray McCourt.
After successful careers in sales and business ownership, Ruth spent many years as a lay minister in the United Church. Ruth was happiest serving her community, church and family.
A celebration of life was held Monday November 4th from 1PM-4PM with words of remembrance at 3 PM at the Elma Memorial Community Centre 251 Main St. Atwood, ON. A private family interment took place at Elma Centre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Listowel Memorial Hospital, Camp Bimini or Community Living Listowel. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home Atwood.
