Ruth McElroy Obituary
The memory of Ruth McElroy in Peterborough, Ontario, who passed away on April 1, 2026 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Herbert and Clara Helen Wilmot (Jackson). She is survived by: her sister Clara Agnes; her children, Laura, Louise LaPointe (Jim) of Trout Creek, Linden van Dompseler (Bastiaan) of Fowlers Corners, Jack McElroy (Sandra) of Peterborough, Rob McElroy of Creston, BC, Marg Lillico (Ross) of Omemee and Luke; her grandchildren, Kimmy Dunn, Susan LaPointe (Ken Rice), Stephen Lillico (Kim), Dawn Bolam (Chris), Barry van Dompseler (Darren Pamayah), Andrea Thompson (Bill), David Scrivener, Lindsay Scrivener (Eli) and Hailey Staples-Cole (Cam); her great grandchildren, Desmon Dunn (Shannon), Nolan Dunn (Alanna), Bailey Larocque, Morgan Lillico, Kaitlynn Corder (Jake), Megan Cooper (Cameron), Emma Bolam, Zachary Bolam, Caleb Bolam, Yohanna Thompson, Darci Thompson, Jaxon van Dompseler Pamayah, Colby van Dompseler Pamayah, Mackenzie Cooper, Cadence Staples and Arthur Staples; and her great great grandchildren, Lauren, Lachlan Dunn, Lucy Dunn, Charlotte and Addie Corder.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the PRHC Foundation.
