Chaisson, Ruth Beryl
March 8, 1925– March 26th, 2009
Ruth Beryl Chaisson, born on March 8, 1925, in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2009 in Campbell River. She was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1993, and by daughter Gaye Chapman in 2001. Ruth is survived by her loving family; son Garth and daughter-in-law Linda, son-in-law Everett Chapman, grandchildren Kristi [Jake], Renee, Sara, Bree [Conroy], Neil [Ashley], Ross and great-grandchildren Katie and Owen.
Ruth spent her childhood in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. She was the youngest of nine children. During WWII she lived in Ocean Falls where she worked in the Sawmill. She moved to the Comox Valley where she met her future husband, Tom. They courted at the Union Bay Dance hall, and were married September 3, 1949. They lived in Port Alberni where Tom worked on road construction. They later moved to Campbell River, where Tom worked on the John Hart Dam, at the Argonaut Mine and at the Elk Falls Mill. Their son Garth was born in 1951 in the Campbell River hospital and daughter Gaye followed in 1955.
Ruth and Tom enjoyed many Summers of camping and fishing at Loveland Lake and Winters in Hemet, California. She worked as a volunteer for more than 30 years at the Hospital Thrift Shop. Ruth was an avid gardener, an accomplished seamstress, knitter, a reader and a wonderful cook. She loved to bake for her friends and family and we loved her for it. She was a champion bowler and spent many afternoons and evenings playing cards with her friends. Her family and her many friends will miss her very much.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Ruth Beryl Chaisson, will be held at Sutton’s Funeral Home, 502 S. Dogwood St., Campbell River, B.C., on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Albert Hopp officiating. A Reception will follow the service at the Elk’s Hall. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, Donations in Memory of Ruth, may be made to the Campbell River Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your own choice. Memorial tributes may be left at www.MeM.com.