RUTH VERONICA MCGAVIN (CAMERON)

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RUTH VERONICA MCGAVIN (nee CAMERON) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ruth Veronica McGavin (Cameron) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the age of 82. Born December 9, 1926 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to James and Christine Cameron. Ruth leaves to mourn her passing, brother Lewis (Margaret) Cameron and sister-in-law Carol Devins. Predeceased by her husband Jack McGavin, her sister Eleanor and brother-in-law Al Mutch and brother Donald Cameron. Survived by children, Claire and Terry (Betker) Kate, Craig, Cole (Hodgson), Gavin, Kyla, Stephanie and Jay: Cam and Brenda McGavin, Jill and Alex: Sandra and David (Vincent), Blair, George, James and Rae: Susan and Steven (Hicks), Cameron and Jodie: Andrea (Loeppky ) and Willie (Kwan), Alison, Hillaine and Jackson Loeppky and Wesley Kwan: Doug McGavin and Maureen Landa McGavin and Jacob. Ruth will be missed by many, including her dear friend of 20 years, Dick Elias. Growing up in Prince Albert, Ruth enjoyed speed skating, skiing and times at Emma Lake with her family. Ruth moved to Regina to pursue a secretarial career meeting Jack and marrying May 2, 1953. Over the next years Ruth and Jack raised six children in both Windsor, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Upon returning to Winnipeg in 1967, Ruth became very active in volunteering, serving on many boards, including the Manitoba section of the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association, The Manitoba Sports Federation and most recently The Granite Curling Club. She returned to the work force in 1975 employed in the office at Vincent Massey Collegiate retiring in June of 2004 (reluctantly) at the age of 77. Ruth's hobbies and interests included quilting, knitting, gardening, curling, golfing, playing bridge, conversations, walks and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially the parks, assorted lakes, farms and her garden. Ruth was generous and resourceful with her family, friends and colleagues. She was very grateful for the care and support provided to her. The family would like to extend our thanks. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. at St. George's Crescentwood Anglican Church, 168 Wilton St., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the Manitoba Curling Foundation, 208-200 Main St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M2 to support junior curling development in Manitoba.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2009