Ruth McKnight's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Owen Sound, Ontario

Ruth McKnight

1933 - January 24, 2026

Owen Sound, Ontario

Ruth McKnight's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Owen Sound, Ontario

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs & Son Funeral Home Ltd

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Ruth McKnight Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 24, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ruth McKnight of Owen Sound, Ontario. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth McKnight to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alice Cruickshank and Robert Cruickshank; her children, Rob and Sandra; her grandson Cody; and her siblings, Verona Noble (Cot) and Robert Cruickshank (Grace).

She is survived by: her children, Bev-Ann Illman (Robert) of Williamsford and Brian McKnight of Shallow Lake; her grandchildren, Karrie (Kevin), Josh (Court), Keegan (Verlane), Angelina (Garth) and Alannah (Dylan); her great grandchildren, Treasure, Chase, Keira, Sophia, Isla, Oakley, Finley, Lily, Vivienne, Georgia and Jackson; and her great great grandchild Starling. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Downs and Son Funeral Home (145 Queen St W, Hepworth, ON N0H 1P0). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs & Son Funeral Home Ltd



Wed

Jan 28

Visitation

Downs and Son Funeral Home
145 Queen St W, Hepworth, ON N0H 1P0

Wed

Jan 28

Funeral service

Downs and Son Funeral Home
145 Queen St W, Hepworth, ON N0H 1P0

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