Ruth Mary Pryer

October 15, 1931 - July 13, 2022

Passed away peacefully, recovering from surgery in hosptial after a brief stay at the St.Catharines site in her 91st year. She is deeply loved and missed by her family. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband, Charlie in 2020. They had been married for 67 years. Loving mother of Barbara Lee-Butler (John) and Gayle Bowman.Cherished and dearly loved Grandmother to Brian Leeand David Bowman (Amiliana) of Calgary, Alberta.Loving Great Grandmother to darling, Nora Rose.Dear Auntie Ruth to Tricia Sinclair (Mike) and Jean Sinclair (Jess) Special Godmother to Kathy Newby. Predeceased by beloved siblings, Ken Hamilton and Elinor Sinclair

Ruth worked at Foster Wheeler, Sears, Birks and Statistics Canada in between raising her family. She especially loved children and really enjoyed being the best ever, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Her favourite place to be was at family gatherings. She also loved going on outings around Niagara with her dear mother, Mary Hamilton, family and friends. Marg Newby was a life long, good friend and neighbour. Ruth and Charlie enjoyed sailing and socializing with Marg and the Newby family at Dalhousie Yacht Club. They also loved to go dancing and skating with all their good friends. Ruth was involved in many Volunteer Service Groups in the community and was a lifetime member at Knox Presbyterian Church since childhood, then later taught Sunday School and was active in Church groups there.Ruth was an avid swimmer and lifeguard in her youth and enjoyed participating in ornamental/synchronized swimming. It was at the Dance Hall on the beach at Port Dalhousie where she and Charlie, her beloved husband first met. Ruth loved the outdoors! She enjoyed birding both at home from their woodlot backyard and also with friends from their involvement in Nature Clubs across Niagara.

Ruth and Charlie positively influenced their family and friends with their love of nature. Many happy days were spent camping, canoeing and birding. Ruth also enjoyed traveling to Scotland, Greece, Florida and California where she had family.

Thank you to the many Health Care Workers, Doctors and Nurses who gave Ruth excellent care and most recently while she was in hospital. Special appreciation to Ruth's wonderful Caregivers;

Jeannine & Cristina, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Ellie, and Respite Care Workers Margaret and Elise, who all were so kind and became dear friends to Ruth and Charlie.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the outstanding dedication and care that Ruth's grandson, Brian provided for her in recent years, as primary family caregiver. Many thanks to Louise, Joan and many friends from Knox Church who offered such kindness and whose friendly visits were much appreciated by Ruth.

A private family graveside service will take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will take place at Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church Street, St.Catharines on September 6, 2022 at 11am, their wedding day in 1952, to honour and celebrate the lives of both Ruth and Charlie Pryer. Donations to a charity of your choice is most appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HulseandEnglish.com for the Pryer family.