




Obituary of Ruth Brown
In her 91st year, Ruth passed into the everlasting peace and joy of her Lord and Saviour on January 28, 2025. Loving wife of the late Greig Brown for 51 years and devoted, loving mother to Allan (Erin) of Markham, ON, and Allison van Staden (Christian) of Ottawa, ON. She was a cherished grandmother to Cameron and Michael vanStaden, as well as Avery and Sadie Brown. Predeceased by her parents, Neil and Esther Norman of Orillia and her brother, Barry Norman (the late Dorothy). Ruth will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends.
In 1956, Ruth graduated from the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing and spent several meaningful years serving as a nurse at the hospital. A dedicated member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto, ON, she devoted much of her time to her family and to supporting various Christian organizations, including leading and participating in Bible studies in her Swan Lake community for 20 years. Her kindness, faith, and unwavering care created a home filled with warmth and love.
Friends may call at the Dixon Garland Funeral Home 166 Main St. N Markham, ON. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons or The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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