Ruth Laurie Van Dusen's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario

Ruth Laurie Van Dusen

August 31, 1956 - May 28, 2025 (68 years old)

Ottawa, Ontario

Ruth Laurie Van Dusen's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario

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Ruth Laurie Van Dusen

August 31, 1956 - May 28, 2025 (68 years old)

Ottawa, Ontario

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Ruth Laurie Van Dusen Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Laurie Van Dusen (Ottawa, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Laurie Van left this world on May 28, 2025 at the age of 68, 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 Laurie Van Dusen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Ramsay and Audrey Ramsay; and her siblings, Linda (late Dalton Mullin), Patricia (Don Dillon), David, Randy (Christine) and Brent (Carol).

She is survived by: her husband Mark; her sons, Jason, Jeremy (Kara) and Justin; and her siblings, Jeffrey (Hughette), Faith (Michel Pinard), Grace (Jim Marsden), Donald (Jana) and Charles (Susan). She is also survived by her many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in Ruth's memory to the Ottawa General Hospital (https://secure3.convio.net) and to the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice - Hein House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cole Funeral Services



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June 4, 2025

Fay Pinard lit a candle

“In loving memory My beautiful sister Ruth we had are own unspoken language -a look that makes one of us fall on the floor in laughter or the slight inflection in are voice that conveys everything. It is the ability to prod love and laughter no matter how much your heart might hurt. I light this candle for the love and admiration of you Ruth”


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