At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 23, 2020 of Thorndale at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Donald Phillips for 60 years. Dear mother of Susan (Brian) Pratten of Thorndale, Don (Rene) Phillips of Thorndale, Ted (Julie) Phillips of London, Kit Kinney (Rob Ward) of Belmont, Bob Phillips of London, David Phillips of Thorndale, Michelle (Eldon) Campbell of Stratford, and Kim (Jim) Judge of Mount Brydges. Loved grandmother of Alex, Jeremy, and Kate; Sarah, Rachel, and Kelly; Bart, Jason, and Sam; Ashley, Brent, Shyla, and Ayden; Jonathan; Brandon, and Owen; Jaxon and Emma; and also remembered by their significant others. Adored great-grandmother of Zackery, Mackenzie, Olivia, Griffin, Jennifer, Ryan, Sophie, Brooklyn, Ben, JJ, Wyatt, Kendra, Brady, Sawyer, Kameron, Bryson, Peyton, Chase, Piper, Tiona, Sebastian, and Rune. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frank (Eileen) Clark of London Twp. and Jack Bilyea of Mississauga. Ruth will be fondly remembered by her several nieces and nephews, and dear friend Sarah Watkin. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Gladys Clark, parents-in-law Bill and Edna Phillips, her brother-in-law Earle Phillips, and her sisters-in-law Carolyn, Betty, and Roberta.
In the 60’s Ruth and Don operated the coffee shop in Arva before relocating to Don and Ruth’s Variety in Thorndale. In the 70’s she was one of the very first female garbage truck drivers in Ontario. Working alongside her husband Don they operated Phillips Disposal, where they employed many young adults in the Thorndale area. Following in Ruth’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations to JDRF, Heart and Stroke, Parkinson’s Canada, Thorndale Lions Community Centre Building Fund or Medical Centre, or Thorndale Optimist Club would be appreciated by the family.
The Phillips’ family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses, doctors, and all caregivers at both the St. Marys and Stratford Hospitals.
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Jo Trudgen says
I was so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing! what a character! I worked for Ruth in the coffee shop/pool hall when I was just a kid! what a time we had! she’d hand me the keys to her car and send me to town for supplies, I was about 14! Ruth was very caring and loving! She worked extremely hard and raised a large family! RIP Ruth! though the good Lord will know you’re up there! love you, Jo Anne Murphy-Trudgen
Laura Bilyea-Rowat and family says
Our heartfelt sympathies to all the Phillips Family. Thinking of you all, especially with love for Uncle Don.
John & Katherine McNaughton says
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Phillips and Clark families in the passing of Ruth.
Brad Schuchard says
Tracey and I are so sorry for your loss. I only met her a few times, but enjoyed listening to stories that Jason shared of his youth about his grandmother.
Kevin Smith says
Our Condolences to the Phillips Family. Ruth was indeed an amazing woman and will be missed by many.
Kevin and Heather Smith and Family.
Bev Hopper(Mccoemack) says
So sorry for your loss, she was diffently one of a kind
Janice Jones says
My condolences to the Phillips family on the loss of an amazing women.
Richard[Michael [linda Marie Cassin says
Our condolences to the Phillips familys
Beverley Fox says
My sincere condolence to Ruth’s family on her passing. Her kindness and generosity will certainly be missed by many in Thorndale and area.
Sharon and Paul Ward says
Our deepest sympathy to the Philips family.
Sharon & Paul Ward says
Our deepest sympathies to the Phillips Family.
Gwen Laskey says
Maureen and Don, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Love Aunt Gwen, Steve, Jody and families
The Lavoie's says
Our deepest condolences to the Phillips family.