Obituary of Ruth Ann Young
Young, Ruth
With great sorrow we announce the passing of our kind and caring mother Ruth Ann Young, on March 5th 2023 in her 91st year at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg with family by her side. She was born in Perth, Ontario on October 18th, 1932, predeceased by her loving husband George, daughter of the late Edna May and John Spalding, brother Doug Spalding and twin sister Marion (Kornel) Puskas and grandson Brett. She is survived by her sons Alexander (Wendy) and William (Lori), grandchildren Matthew (Samantha), Mark and Alexander, great grandchildren Asher and Beckett.
Ruth became a Registered Nurse after graduating from Brockville Nursing College and left for California to be a Surgical Nurse with her twin sister. She returned to Perth and met her husband George, eventually the family moved to Montreal and then again to Whitby, Ontario where Ruth retired as a Nurse at Extendicare Nursing home. A private service will be held in Perth, Ontario. You are welcome to make a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.
