LAVALLEE, Ruth
On Friday, March 28th, Ruth Constance Burroughs Lavallee passed away peacefully at St. Pat’s Home in Ottawa. She was born on April 10th, 1921 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. After graduating as a nurse from Sherbrooke Hospital in 1941, Ruth married Earl J. Lavallee in 1945 and had one daughter, Elizabeth, born of this union. Her nursing career covered a variety of positions including private duty, floor supervisor of nursing, obstetrics, the recovery room and working in a doctor’s office. Over the years, she was very active in the Sherbrooke Hospital alumnae and served as president for two terms. These leadership and organizing qualities continued to be put to good use. Ruth was a staunch, active and valued member of Plymouth-Trinity United Church serving as a member of the session for twenty years, member of the choir for over forty years, and president of the U.C.W. for three terms during her fifty years as a member. Both of her parents were from England, however, it was at Plymouth-Trinity Church where they first met. Entertaining was a great enjoyment and the more there were around the table, the better she liked it. Hopefully, the meal was to be followed by a lively game of cards. Ruth was steadfastly generous with her time and advice helping a large circle of friends, family and causes over the years. Manners were always important and proper grammar was a must. Ruth is survived by her daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Joel Waldron and two grandsons Jonathan Richard (Sofya) and Jared Earl Waldron (Liisa) of whom she was very proud; also survived by nephews, cousins, as well as two special cousins and wonderful friends, Dorothy Lothrop and Norma Brown. She is predeceased by her parents Richard and Annie Moss Burroughs, husband Earl J. Lavallee, brother W. Richard Burroughs and wife Margaret (Peg) Drummond, sister Bet and brother-in-law Lloyd Cartwright. A Service of Celebration will be held at Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec on (date) at (time) and internment at Elmwood Cemetery. A reception will follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00pm-3:00pm. If desired, donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa, 2865 Riverside Drive, Ottawa K1V 8N5 or the charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through: cass@casshomes.ca Cass Funeral Home 3006 College Street Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1T9 819 564-1750 1-800-567-6031
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