Ruth (Vaters) Witcher Obituary
The passing of Ruth (Vaters) Witcher in Lewisporte, Newfoundland occurred on September 29, 2026. Ruth, born on September 22, 1943, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Vaters and Clara Vaters (Butt-Priddle); her parents-in-law, George and Amelia Witcher (Bixby); her siblings, Harold Priddle (Beatrice), Lionel Priddle (Nevie), Graham Priddle (Edee) and Florence Clarke (Clarence); her niece Amy Priddle-Miles; her nephews, Philip Priddle, Kevin Priddle and Ronald Witcher; and her siblings-in-law, Glynis Vaters, Lavina Reid (Norman), James Witcher (Ruth) and Sidney Witcher.
She is survived by: her husband Eric; her daughter Rosetta of Calgary; her grandchildren, Jackson and Shea of Calgary; her brother David Vaters of St. John's; and her siblings-in-law, Wilbert Witcher (Leona) of Moncton, NB and Madge Witcher of Grand Falls-Windsor.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Families Funeral Home (9 Forward Dr, Lewisporte, NL A0G 3A0). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at the Pentecostal Cemetery.
