Ruth Marion Bogues (Balkwill)
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM. (2 hours prior)
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Ruth Marion Bogues (Balkwill)
September 19th, 1919 - February 26th, 2017

Place of Death

Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, Ontario

Obituary

Ruth Bogues, of Lucknow passed away peacefully on February 25, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bogues. Ruth was born on September 19, 1919 in Carberry, Manitoba to the late Eliza Jane (Ross) and Ewart Balkwill. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Linda Emmerton of Lucknow, and granddaughters Cindy Emmerton and partner Jen Lentinello of Kincardine, and Lori & Tim Weber of Kincardine. Proud great-grandma of Brent (Kim) Weber, and Bobbi Jo Weber, and great-great grandma of Walter. Survived by he sister Edith Tyson of Windsor. Predeceased by her siblings Roy Balkwill, Gord Balkwill, and Mildred Thompson, and son in law Lorne Emmerton, and special friend Tom Eskrick. Ruth loved flowers, especially pink ones, and as such she was a life member of both the Ripley and Lucknow Horticultural Societies. She was the proud wife of a Mason, and was always happy to share a laugh and a visit. Visitation will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Tuesday February 28, 2017 from 11:00 AM until the of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Spring Interment South Kinloss Cemetery.

Donations

Please select one of the family's preferred charities:

  Heart and Stroke Foundation

You can also select the charity of your choice below:


Message from Karen Henderson2017-03-11 14:04:24

My deepest condolances. I have fond memories

Of Aunty Ruth. She and Bill were my grandfathers 

Cousins. She was a beautiful person.

Message from Ron and Mary Jane Rock2017-02-28 23:01:51

I will always remember the conversations had with Ruth. She was always such a friendly woman and such a bubbly laugh. Our condolances to all the family.

Message from Marian Raynard2017-02-28 11:06:54

To Ruth's family,

I have many good memories of Ruth.  May each of you cherish your memories of your Mother, Grandmother, Great and Great Great Grandmother, friend and neighbour.  She is at peace.  Marian

 

Message from Joanpollard2017-02-28 09:47:06

Our deepest sympathy to Linda and girls in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Ruth was such a wonderful talented  lady , and  will be missed by all who knew her. Sorry we are away  but thoughts and prayers sent your way at this sad time. Will be  with you  at the spring interment. Joan and John 

Message from Don and Linda Balkwill2017-02-27 18:57:05

Linda and I were very saddened to hear of Aunt Ruth's passing. Although we are unable to attend the funeral service tomorrow, our thoughts and prayers will be with Linda and her family. 

Don and Linda Balkwill (and family)

 

Message from Brian Evans2017-02-27 16:07:28

Dear Linda,

So sorry to hear about your Mom, My condolences to you and your family from Brian and Thor.

 

 

Message from Ken & Linda Balkwill & Family2017-02-27 14:51:35

So sorry to hear about your loss.

She was always the salt of the family. No pretense or pomp. Just down to earth Goodness, Kindness Love and Truth.

She was ONE CLASSY LADY !!! (but we don't think that she would ever admit it)

She will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.

Message from Gordon R. Thompson2017-02-27 14:46:51

Ruth is deeply missed. We have fond memories of visiting her in Lucknow and of her visit to us almost thirty years ago. 

Gordon

Message from Mary Fischer2017-02-27 13:02:43

I visited Ruth when she was at RVilla with my SJA pet therapy dog Macie. She was always so welcoming to us and we enjoyed visiting her. She was a very sweet lady. My condolences to all her family. 

Mary and Macie

 

 

Message from Bob & June Gilchrist2017-02-26 19:52:38

To all of Ruth's family we send our sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful lady - a friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed . Hold tight to all the memories made with her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We can't make the visitation but blessings to all her loved ones.                   Bob & June Gilchrist

Message from Elma MacDonald and Don2017-02-26 18:54:52

Hi Lynda....Lori and Cindy and families...we are so sorry to hear of Ruth's changing her address...but are so happy to have spent time in her company here on earth....God only takes the best....cherish your memories...thinking of you with friendship...

Message from Donna Hazelden 2017-02-26 18:37:27

My heartfelt condolences on your loss. I will always remember Ruth's smile and kind ways.

Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2017-02-25 19:13:48

To Ruth's family,

So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, and friend.

She was a great lady and will be fondly remembered.

Sincerely,

Wayne and Joan Hartwick