Obituary of Ruth Todd

Ruth Gwendolyn Dorcas Todd (nee Newey) "BOOTS" Ruth died peacefully on Monday, August 27th, 2012 in her 86th year, after a short battle. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. Ronald McMillan Todd, her devoted daughter Julia and son-in-law Gary, and her cherished grandchildren Shannon (Stephane), Patrick and Shawn. Ruth was born in Toronto on March 6, 1926, the youngest in a family of six. Ruth taught high school in Stoney Creek but returned to Toronto to marry her high school sweetheart in 1952. As Ron and Ruth established his medical practice in Port Credit, Ruth left teaching to raise their daughter Julia, and became Ron's medical secretary and office manager. They practiced medicine in Port Credit, working out of their home for 46 years, before retiring in 2001 to move to their farm in Mono Township. To be nearer to family and grandchildren, Ruth and Ron made their last move to Don Mills in 2010. Ruth was a dreamer in the words of Ron's father. She loved poetry, books, crossword puzzles, lively debates about philosophy and religion, and a good game of Euchre. Her laugh and beautiful smile will be in our hearts forever. In the end she was still able to recite passages from her favourite works of Shakespeare and make friends with her doctors, nurses and other patients. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at North York General Hospital for their kindness and support. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 2nd, followed by a reception in the Rosedale Room. If desired, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to the North York General Hospital Foundation, 416-756-6944. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.