Ruth Ann Smallman Obituary
The passing of Ruth Ann Smallman (Essex, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 70. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Patrick and Heather; her parents, Charles Grieve and Gladys Grieve; and her stepmother Shirley Saxby Grieve.
She is survived by: her husband Jim Smallman; her daughters, Angie Lieb (Jeff), Heather Korcok (Luke), Stephanie Dallaire (Nathalie) and Sarah Smallman (Brandon Chartier); her grandchildren, Adam Lieb (Karly Dick), Nicole Bezaire (Jacob), Jimmy Smallman-Bell, Alexis Virag (Christian), Jenna Smallman-Bell, Elise Smith (Lucas Child), Dylon Graves, Drake Bondy (Liv Bib), Sienna Chartier and Nylah Chartier; and her siblings, Charles (Bonnie) and Darcy.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 7th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Essex Gospel Community Church (335 Talbot St S, Essex, ON N8M3A4).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to #JaidasJourney - The Jaida Chartier Foundation, a cause near and dear to Ruth's heart. (https://www.zeffy.com). Click HERE for the Donation link or by scrolling a little lower on your screen.
