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RUTH LOIS WATERS

Date of Passing: Jan 31, 2013

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RUTH LOIS WATERS Funeral Liturgy was Celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant presiding.
Publish Date: Feb 9, 2013

RUTH LOIS WATERS It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth Lois Waters (nee Ereaux) on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital. Left to mourn Ruth's passing is her husband Reid; children Linda (Jeff Reese), Stephen, Jennifer, Ashley of Palo Alto; James (Elaine Bradbury), William, Hayley of Guelph; Mary (Jim Hrichishen), Christopher, Laura, Melissa, Daniel of Winnipeg; Susan (Marcos Alvarez), Lucas, Eric, Jonah of Ottawa; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Diane Ereaux, and her ever faithful companion, Sean. Ruth was born in Montreal on January 16, 1933; daughter of Dr. Lemuel and Mrs. Florence Ereaux. She graduated from the Royal Victoria Hospital in nursing in 1953, where she was head nurse of the Neonatal ICU nursery. Her kindness and special gift with infants would later be treasured by her children and grandchildren. In Montreal, Ruth met her partner and love of her life of over 56 years, William Reid Waters, a young doctor from Regina, Saskatchewan. She and Reid married on June 23, 1956 at the Notre Dame Cathedral. They lived in Montreal for several years before moving to Winnipeg in the 1960s where Ruth helped Reid launch his practice in Plastic Surgery and was actively involved in the financial management of Plastic Surgery Associates and the Western Surgery Centre. She supported Reid and raised their four children with such patience, grace, enthusiasm, energy, kindness and unwavering and unconditional love. With her intelligence and extraordinary creativity, Ruth mastered everything she touched or did; she was an amazing cook, master quilter, knitter, gardener and business women. With seemingly infinite energy, she also volunteered for the Children's Aid Society, Junior League of Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg Women's Club, was a board member of the Manitoba Opera and an avid supporter of the arts. Ruth's love of nature and the lake was fostered as a child at Lac Denis, in the Laurentians. She had spent every summer for the last 50 years with family on Mackies Island, at Lake of the Woods, where many happy times and fond memories reside with family and friends. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant presiding. The family would like to thank the nurses of the Palliative Care at St. Boniface Hospital. Special and heartfelt thanks goes to Heather Heslop. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ruth's memory to the Manitoba Opera or the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation. Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Crematorium, is in care of arrangements, 204-897-4665.
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013

RUTH LOIS WATERS It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth Lois Waters (nee Ereaux) on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital. Left to mourn Ruth's passing is her husband Reid; children Linda (Jeff Reese), Stephen, Jennifer, Ashley of Palo Alto; James (Elaine Bradbury), William, Hayley of Guelph; Mary (Jim Hrichishen), Christopher, Laura, Melissa, Daniel of Winnipeg; Susan (Marcos Alvarez), Lucas, Eric, Jonah of Ottawa; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Diane Ereaux, and her ever faithful companion, Sean. Ruth was born in Montreal on January 16, 1933; daughter of Dr. Lemuel and Mrs. Florence Ereaux. She graduated from the Royal Victoria Hospital in nursing in 1953, where she was head nurse of the Neonatal ICU nursery. Her kindness and special gift with infants would later be treasured by her children and grandchildren. In Montreal, Ruth met her partner and love of her life of over 56 years, William Reid Waters, a young doctor from Regina, Saskatchewan. She and Reid married on June 23, 1956 at the Notre Dame Cathedral. They lived in Montreal for several years before moving to Winnipeg in the 1960s where Ruth helped Reid launch his practice in Plastic Surgery and was actively involved in the financial management of Plastic Surgery Associates and the Western Surgery Centre. She supported Reid and raised their four children with such patience, grace, enthusiasm, energy, kindness and unwavering and unconditional love. With her intelligence and extraordinary creativity, Ruth mastered everything she touched or did; she was an amazing cook, master quilter, knitter, gardener and business women. With seemingly infinite energy, she also volunteered for the Children's Aid Society, Junior League of Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg Women's Club, was a board member of the Manitoba Opera and an avid supporter of the arts. Ruth's love of nature and the lake was fostered as a child at Lac Denis, in the Laurentians. She had spent every summer for the last 50 years with family on Mackies Island, at Lake of the Woods, where many happy times and fond memories reside with family and friends. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant presiding. The family would like to thank the nurses of the Palliative Care at St. Boniface Hospital. Special and heartfelt thanks goes to Heather Heslop. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ruth's memory to the Manitoba Opera or the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation. Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Crematorium, is in care of arrangements, 204-897-4665.
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013

RUTH LOIS WATERS On Thursday, January 31, 2013 Ruth died at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 80 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Crematorium, is in care of arrangements, 204-897-4665.
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2013
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 09, 2013

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

  • We were shocked and saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. As neighbours, Ruth and Reid were irreplaceable and we were so lucky to call you our friends. Ruth and Reid helped us in too many ways to mention. We feel heartbroken for the entire Waters family on your loss. Linda and Fil Zimerman - Posted by: Linda and Fil Zimerman (friend and neighbour) on: Oct 13, 2013

  • Just heard of the very sad passing of one of the loveliest women that Ive ever known. Ruth was very special and her personality resonated with all those with whom she came in contact. Ruth and Reid were a real team and I know she will be missed by her fine family and the community that she profoundly influenced. When The news of her passing came to my attention I was able to tell Anita and Don Wood, also dear friends, as I saw them yesterday in Toronto. It was in many ways apt, as we were able to talk about our fun times when we were together in Winnipeg, and remembering these moments helped us with our grief. We are all thinking of you Reid and your enormous loss. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Beverly and Jack McJannet. - Posted by: Beverly McCaffrey and Jack McJannet (Friends) on: Mar 15, 2013

  • Dear Dr. Waters and family, I was so sorry to read about Ruth's passing. My prayer is that God will comfort and sustain you through the difficult days ahead. - Posted by: Elma Maendel (friend) on: Feb 26, 2013

  • Indeed a small world we live in - I was informed of Ruth's passing by a friend in Ontario a former fellow student of Ruth's at the Royal Vic. Ruth and I shared good times at school together. My sincere sympathy to Reid and the family - Posted by: Pat (Wright)Graves (classmate at Trafalgar) on: Feb 21, 2013

  • Jim, my deepest condolences to you, your dad and sisters. I have such fond memories of the long talks your mom and I used to have years ago when you and I were in our late teens. - Posted by: Daryl Gardner (Friend) on: Feb 14, 2013

  • Dr. Waters and Family, our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. - Posted by: Serafino and Paola Falvo (Friends) on: Feb 13, 2013

  • Susan, Mary and families. I was so sad to read of your mother's passing. Your mother always made me feel so welcome in your family home. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Carol Noyes ( Pritchard ) (Long ago friend) on: Feb 10, 2013

  • Dear Dr. Waters, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dear wife. Ruth was a very special caring and compassionate lady as we quickly learned when our son was your patient. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Cindy & Bruce Nicholson () on: Feb 10, 2013

  • How saddened I was to hear that we have lost our dear Ruth. she will be missed from our RVH get togethers, Our deepest sympathies to the Waters family. - Posted by: sharon Hunting Moffatt (RVH Montreal grad) on: Feb 07, 2013

  • Reid, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Ruth. She will be greatly missed. Ruth was always so kind and thoughtful. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Rosalyn Williams (Banfield) (Former employee and friend) on: Feb 07, 2013

  • Reid: My sincerest condolences on Ruth's passing to you and your family. What a very fine lady your wife was. She will be fondly remembered by all who came in touch with her. John - Posted by: John Mansfield (Colleague) on: Feb 06, 2013

  • Dear Reid & family - I have just learned today of this shocking news. I am so saddened to hear this and am sending love your way from Calgary. What a special and wonderful woman - so engaged in all of life's offerings, and doing them all so well. Bill & I offer our prayers and thoughts - take good care. - Posted by: Evelyn (Nogue) Vandenhengel (Former employee) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • Reid, Linda, Mary, Susan and Jim: Ruth was a very special lady, and will be sorely missed. We know you will feel that loss most profoundly, but many share your sense of loss. Thinking of you, - Posted by: David Christianson (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • The Waters Family - Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always remember our wonderful years together. Karen Howard - Posted by: Karen Howard (former employee) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • Dear Dr. Waters, You would not remember me but I was a grateful patient of yours many years ago. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. I'm sure she was an exceptional person and I know from personal experience how painful it is to lose one so beloved after many years. It seems you were well-matched and were blessed with a wonderful marriage. My heart goes out to you. Mrs. Ann Kozlowski - Posted by: Ann Kozlowski (Former patient) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • Dear Reid and Family: Please accept my sympathy for your loss of Ruth. I have fond memories of many good times we have had together. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. God be with you as you all learn to cope without her. She will always be in your hearts and your memories of her will never leave you. - Posted by: Doreen Bullen (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • Dear Dr. Waters & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the generous care and compassion given by Ruth and yourself. - Posted by: Stephen Nicholson (Patient) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • Reid and Family..we are so saddened to read of Ruth's passing. Our family has many happy memories of days years ago at The Convent. Please accept our prayers and thoughts...Ruth was a special lady. - Posted by: Ed and Mary Coughlin and Family (Friend) on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember Ruth from the many symphony concerts when you and she sat beside us over the years. - Posted by: Linda and Aubrey Asper () on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Reid and Family..we are so saddened to read of Ruth's passing. We have many happy memories of days years ago at The Convent. Please accept our prayers and thoughts - Posted by: Ed and Mary Coughlin and Family (Friend) on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Dr Waters sorry to hear of your loss. My prayer and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sylvia. - Posted by: Sylvia Belbas () on: Feb 02, 2013

  • Dear Reid and Family: Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences during this difficult time. We will always remember Ruth as the kind and generous person she was. - Posted by: Dennis & Cheryl Niebergal (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • Dear Reid, Barry and I are in Florida and found this notice of Ruth's passing. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Irene and Barry Guberman (old friends) on: Feb 01, 2013

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