<div itemprop="description">It is with profound sadness, but with a sense of peace, that we announce the passing<br>of Mrs. Ruth Dutaud on February 19, 2026 at the age of 96. She has now been lovingly<br>reunited with her dear husband Charles in God’s eternal embrace.<br><br>She will be dearly missed by her five children: Gerald (Nancy), Lynn (Peter), Ruth-Mary (Jim), Bruce (Luba) and Alison (Stephen); her many grand/greatgrandchildren and extended family and friends whose lives she touched with love.<br><br>Ruth was a gentle, humble soul who found joy in life’s little pleasures…car rides, nature visits, reading and spending time with her family. Above all, she was devoted to her faith in her Lord Jesus Christ, and to her family, keeping each one in her daily prayers.<br><br>Her love was the steady, unwavering undercurrent in her family’s life. She is<br>remembered by all who knew her for her warmth, generosity, and welcoming spirit.<br><br>The family will receive condolences on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to<br>12:00 p.m. at Rideau Funeral Home (Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec). <br>A celebration of life in her honour will follow at 12:00 p.m. <br>To follow the celebration live on the web: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/121065<br><br>Interment will be held immediately following the service at Rideau Memorial Gardens, followed by a time of fellowship in the Reception Room.<br><br>The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of Chapman House Hospice of Grey Bruce, Owen Sound; Dr. K.McFarland (Orleans), Dr A.Hodgson, Dr. A.Barfoot & Dr. B.Preater (Owen Sound); Carrie & Rachel (RNs), Barbara (PSW), CarePartners), Brie & Spring, (RNs, Brightshores Health System, Pastors Mike & Phil (Rockcliffe Church, Owen Sound), and K.Bumstead (Brian E. Wood Funeral Home,Owen Sound).<br><br>In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Chapman House Hospice https://gbhfoundation.com or Community Compassion Center, cccfoodbank.ca/donate<br></div>
