Ruby Douglas

She was born May 7, 1947 and lived her life in North Branch, ON. She grew up with her sisters; Marj, Delores, and brother, Brad. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and cross country skiing with her father Thad, and learning to craft many things and cook with her mother, Dorothy.

Mom always had an eye for art, and spent much of her life sharing her love and talent with many. For years mom packed her van up with her supplies, and travelled all over the district, teaching classes in paper tole, painting and many other art forms. Her craft room today, is filled with her works of art, and tools of her trade.

Ruby spent many years working outside the home, with young children as a working professional, at Fort Frances Motor Products, and the Land Registry /Titles office in Fort Frances.

Mom and Dad enjoyed travelling, and were able to enjoy trips to Hawaii, a cruise in the Caribbean, and nearly every US state. Early family years were spent camping, and visiting many amusement parks and National parks. Mom loved history, and made sure all her kids learned "something" when they travelled.

In the early 1980's mom left her career with the government and had the toughest job of all, raising three children. Mom spent all the time she had with Sheryl, Sean and Sheila, crafting, going on walks, spending countless hours at "The Point" beach, going on picnics, and visiting Gramma B out in North Branch.

In 1984/85 Dad built a wonderful summer home at Bears Pass and mom took so much pride in decorating, painting and looking after her beautiful cabin. She always had the "coffee on" for anyone to pop in, and would drop what she was doing to make a meal for any of many friends that would stop by.

Mom and Dad's house was always spotless, as Mom took great pride in her home, and "showing off" all her wonderful artworks she proudly hung all over the house. Mom was always "redecorating" a room, to match a new picture she had worked on.

Ruby had a way with people, and organizing. For several years Mom was CRO in several provincial and federal elections. She enjoyed coming back to "work" and learning computer skills she picked up very quickly. Mom really enjoyed her time with Elections Canada.

Mom cherished all of her grandchildren and always called them her "babies". She always made sure to tell them how special they were, and how much she loved them. Brady, Baker, Keely-Shaye, Cameron, and Baylee all loved their Gramma very much.

Over the last several years, Mom's health challenged her. With her husband, Malcolm of 46 years by her side, She had many health conditions and took all of them "head on", and saw it as a battle to win. She truly fought a fight nobody else could. She was a brave, loving and caring woman, wife, mom, friend and neighbour to many.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Malcolm; children Sheryl Douglas (Dennis Cook), Sean (Kim) Douglas and Shelia Douglas; grandchildren Brady, Baker and Baylee Douglas, Keely-Shayee and Cameron Douglas; stepchildren Donald Douglas, Carol Garnum, Sandra Douglas and their families; sisters Marjorie (Wilmer) Stang and Delores (Dudley) Livingston; brother Bradley (Diane) Brannan as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents Thaddeus and Dorothy Brannan and son-in-law Steve Ladsten.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances, ON with Reverend Barbara Miller officiating.

Interment will take place in the North Branch Cemetery at a later date.

The pallbearers will be Allan Douglas, Ed Bogacki, Dwight Stang, Steven Stang, Tony Armstrong, and Todd Brannan.

The honourary pallbearers will be Cathy Robinson, Joyce Zub, Karen Pirie, Kathy James and Noreen Stinson.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Knox United Church Renewal Fund, 340 Church Street, Fort Frances, ON.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.

Ruby left a mark on the people she met in her life, and made the world a better place. She will be truly missed, and remembered forever.