Ruth Pester's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Kingston, Ontario

Ruth Pester

November 17, 1934 - February 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Kingston, Ontario

Ruth Pester's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Kingston, Ontario
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Ruth Pester

November 17, 1934 - February 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Kingston, Ontario

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Ruth Pester Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Pester (Kingston, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on February 17, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Pester to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Flora MacPhee and Angus MacPhee; her husband Charlie "Goose" Pester; her brother Alec; her children, Paul Robert and Carrie Elizabeth; and her grandmother Ruthie.

She is survived by: her children, Charles (Beverly) and Alison (Ian); her grandchildren, Sarah, Amy, Ali, Bryn (Chris) and Charlie; her great grandchildren, Jack, Wells and Gwen; and her siblings, John and Norma (Kumar). She is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

If you wish to make a donation in Ruthie's name, she would greatly appreciate a contribution to either of these charities: Friends of Koura in Canada (https://www.canadahelps.org) (online donation through CanadaHelps) and the LaSalle Swing Band Fund. (https://finca.org).



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February 25, 2025

Executive Director wrote a sympathy message

“The Frontenac County Childcare family is sadden by the news of Ruth's passing. We have many fond memories of Ruth's passion and zest for life. In her role as a long time member of the Board of Directors, she was always eager to learn, provide insight to and support the operations of of our childcare programs. She had a great appreciation for the work that we do. She will be missed by all that knew her. Kim Greek, RECE Executive Director Frontenac County Childcare”


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Fri

Feb 28

Visitation

James Reid Funeral Home
1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON K7M7H3

Fri

Feb 28

Visitation

James Reid Funeral Home
1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON K7M7H3

Sat

Mar 01

Funeral service

St. James' Anglican Church
10 Union St, Kingston, ON K7L3J9

Sat

Mar 01

Graveside service

Cataraqui Cemetery
927 Purdy's Mill Rd, Kingston, ON K7M3N1

Sat

Mar 01

Reception

St. James' Anglican Church
10 Union St, Kingston, ON K7L3J9

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