Ruth Lois Potter Obituary

The memory of Ruth Lois Potter (Hamilton, Ontario), who passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Lois Potter to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Ruth may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Potter; her parents, Harry Gough and Dorothy Gough; and her siblings, Barbara Edwards, Harry Gough and Ivy.

She is survived by: her siblings, Lily Howden (Mike), Nancy Lemyre (late Joe) and Ron Gough (Helen). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Marlatt Funeral Home "swackhamer Chapel" (195 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H1V5). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to People's Church Hamilton "Greater Project".