Obituary of Ruby Atkinson

Atkinson, Ruby (nee Stahlbaum) ~ Peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Chartwell Elmira LTC Residence, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell Atkinson (1991). Loved mother of the late Donna Schneider (2011), Connie and Wayne Maher of Elmira, Bruce and Debbie of Monck, the late Terry (1999), and David and Brooke of Wasaga Beach. Loving grandmother of Todd (Bridget), Kimberly (Stefan), Corey; John; Brenda (Tim), Rob (Charity), Katelyn (Tyler), Gordon (Cassidy); Jennifer (Trevor), Ashley (Scott), Rebecca (Darren); Adam (Hannah), Shanelle; and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Wilma Lackner. Predeceased by her parents John and Amelia (Hass) Stahlbaum, eight brothers and three sisters. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Interment will take place in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira. In Ruby’s memory, donations to Chateau Gardens Auxiliary, Autism Canada or St. James Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to Dr. Winfield, the nurses and staff at Chartwell for their special care and attention to Ruby and her family. Service Summary Visitation: Monday, November 2, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home ~ Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira ~ Donations: Chateau Gardens Auxiliary (11 Herbert Street, Elmira, ON N3B 2B8), Autism Canada (PO Box 366, Bothwell ON N0P 1C0 t: 519.695.5858 t: 1-866.476.8440) or St. James Lutheran Church (60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, ON N3B 2M9)