RUTH EILEEN COUPLAND (GORRILL)

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RUTH EILEEN COUPLAND (nee GORRILL) Peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2006, Ruth Eileen Coupland passed away at Lions Personal Care Centre at the age of 85. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda (Don) Knight of Owen Sound ON, Peggy of Ottawa, Nancy (Kurt) Clyde of Winnipeg and son Ken (Marilyn) of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Geoff (Allison) Knight, Gary, Brennan and Pamela Clyde and Vincent and Laura Coupland. She is also survived by her sisters, Clova Dobson and Olive (Edgar) Gage, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Robert, in 1985. Ruth was born in Winnipeg on March 24, 1920, where she lived her entire life. She was a lifelong member of Young United Church where she made many lasting friendships. Throughout her life she was very much involved in the Girl Guides of Canada organization, in later life becoming a member of the Trefoil Guild. Mom worked for Clarks-Gambles and in the payroll department of MacLeods for many years. Mom enjoyed her family and her friends immensely. In her retirement years she found her wings and set off on many adventures, travelling to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, New York, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. She was a picture taker and loved to share her photos with family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Mom's life will take place on Wednesday, March 1, at 11:00 a.m., at Young United Church, 222 Furby St. A reception will follow the service. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Lions Personal Care Centre for their excellent care over the last two years. If friends so desire, donations in Mom's name can be made to Young United Church, 222 Furby St., Winnipeg MB R3C 2A7, or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9. I am standing on the seashore. A ship spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the ocean. She is an object of beauty and I stand watching her, Til at last she fades on the horizon. And someone says, She is gone. Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. The loss of sight is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone says, She is gone, There are other voices who are watching her coming, Other voices take up the glad shout, Here she comes! Arrangements entrusted to CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2006