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Donald (Blain) Carruthers, husband and best friend of Priscilla (nee Zipfel) of Ripley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday April 4, 2024 at the age of 69.
Forever missed and cherished by his daughters Jaime Lee (Brent), Melanie (Jordan) and his son Cass (Shannon). Survived and loved by his sister Karen Martyn (Doug), brothers Garry and Boyd (Kathy), father-in-law Frank Zipfel, sisters-in-law Debbie Stanley (Art) and Shanda Hewitson (Mike) and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents Grace (nee Boyd) and Elliott Carruthers and mother-in-law Rita Zipfel.
A private service and interment will be held at the Ripley Cemetery. A remembrance gathering for all of Blain’s friends and family will be held on Saturday April 13th from 12:00pm-4:00pm upstairs at the Ripley Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to CarePartners or another charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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With deepest feelings of love and sadness, we send our thoughts and prayers to Blain's family. Remembering his sense of humour and beautiful singing voice with his brothers, lots of memories for yet another cousin lost to our family.
Love to all of you.
Gayle and Bob
Message from Donna (Burt) Holcombe 2024-04-12 00:23:30
My sincere condolences to the Carruthers family.
Message from Brian and Susan MacDonald2024-04-11 21:59:25
To Precilla and all the Carruthers Family we send our sincere sympathy at this sad time.
We remember lots of laughter and music on the corners of downtown Ripley back in the day.
Brian and Susan MacDonald
We are so sorry for the loss of Blain. Always with a smile, always a hello. A member of the Ripley Browns! Our thoughts are with you all. May he be at peace.
Message from Bruce, Kathy & Melissa2024-04-10 16:52:26
Our Deepest Sympathy to Blain 's Family on his passing . He kind man and always spoke when you meet him on the street . Sending hugs to his family . RIP BLAIN !!! You will be missed
Dear Melanie - so sorry to hear the news of your dad's passing. We send along our condolences and love. - from your friends and colleagues at the Kincardine Chamber of Commerce.
To all of Blain's family, we send our deepest condolences at this sad time for everyone. Blain will be remembered fondly by everyone who met him. May special, happy memories bring comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson
Our sincere condolences. Many fond Ripley memories of all family members. Allan & Janet
Message from Don and June Quinn2024-04-09 08:30:24
Don worked with Blain and enjoyed his personality, rest in peace Blain. He will be missed. Our condolences to Priscilla and all that loved him, Don and June Quinn
So very sorry to hear about Blain. He was a pretty special guy. Hugs Priscilla, Sal
Message from Eric and Judy MacLeod 2024-04-09 07:44:41
So very sorry to hear this our deepest sympathy to all the Carruthers family, Blain was just an all around great guy, great memories of him, he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Blain.He was a great guy to get along with and always had an abundance of one liners.
Spent many good times with the guy.
Our condolences to the family.Rest in peace Blain.
Madge and Jack Twolan.
Priscilla and all Blain’s family:
My heart hurts for you all!
I pray that your memories will sustain you - and that Blain’s unique sense of humour will help lighten some of your days!
Sending love and prayers,
Mary
Message from Eleanor (Carter) McLeod 2024-04-08 19:37:09
Extending my condolences to the Carruthers family.
Priscilla and family and the Carruthers family. So many memories of our days together with Blain. Will never forget the many singsongs we had in our high school years and the many times we shook like heck before getting on that stage! It was much easier singing while driving in the car! Will miss visiting with him on our trips to the post office too! Our sincere condolences.
Message from Peggy McKay2024-04-08 19:06:06
So sorry to hear of your loss Cil. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Message from Mary Anne macdonald2024-04-08 18:44:19
Priscilla and family, I am so sorry to hear of blains passing. Sending lots of hugs.
Message from Brent and Kyla Kempton 2024-04-08 18:37:14
We’re sorry to hear of Blains passing. We are thinking of you all during this time.
Cil…my sincere condolences to you and Jaime, Melanie and Cass on Blain’s passing. I hope your happy memories of your life together will help carry you through this sad time.
Message from Marie and Bob Hewitson 2024-04-08 18:21:54
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to all of Blain,s family. May he rest in peace!
Please extend my sincere condolences to Blaine’s family.
Rest in peace, Blaine. You fought a brave battle for many years.
One of your many cousins who loved you,
Kathleen Gibson
Message from Betty mcdonagh2024-04-08 15:54:44
So sorry my love and prayers go out too the family and friends.