Obituary of Ruth Elizabeth Marvin

MARVIN: Peacefully, with family at her side, at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, B.C., on Friday, August 1, 2014, Ruth Elizabeth (Haskell) Marvin, of New Westminster, B.C., formerly of Grand Bend, Ontario, age 101 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Carl Marvin (1994) for 65 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of James “Jim” Marvin (partner Christine Boothby) of Gravenhurst, ON, Joan Rider (partner Allan Hamilton) of Mission, B.C., and Judy Woodson of Seattle, WA. Cherished grandma of Cynthia Schaffer of Beaverton, Jill Blanchet (Jeannot) of Quebec City, Nicole Rider of Mission B.C., Dean D. of Ontario, Rick Valenti (Donna Johnson) of Seattle, WA, Anna Mosca (Michael) of Montreal, Anthony Valenti of Toronto, Michael Valenti (partner Kelly Maggio) of Seattle, WA, Summer Woodson (partner Meghan Dorris) of Gardnerville, NV. Great-grandma of Samantha, Nicklus Blanchet, Devon Rider, Ashley, Alyssa, Nikki Valenti, Toni Lysandra, Vance Valenti. Dear sister-in-law of Caroline Tinstman of Winfield, IL. Predeceased by her parents Denny and Bessie (Cannell) Haskell and grandson Troy Rider. Cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes to take place at Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Ontario at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Ontario. If desired, memorial donations to Canadian National Institute of the Blind or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.