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Ruth Drake Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 9, 2025, Ruth Drake (London, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Ruth shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ruth farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Mary Ellen and Harold Pitts; her grandmother Ruthie; and her sons, John (Marybeth), Jim (Jane), Stephen (Martha) and Tom (Cindy). She was also cherished by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Harris Funeral Home (220 St James St, London, ON N6A1W9).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the London Heritage Foundation, http://heritagelondonfoundation.ca. London Health Sciences Foundation, https://lhsf.ca., or a charity of your choice.



Fri

Apr 11

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Harris Funeral Home
220 St James St, London, ON N6A1W9

Sat

Apr 12

Visitation

11:00 AM

Harris Funeral Home
220 St James St, London, ON N6A1W9

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