Obituary of Ruth Elizabeth Lavery-Medd

LAVERY-MEDD, Dr. Ruth Elizabeth (Stilwell-Tribute) PhD. Surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 78, on Sunday, August 16, 2009, our mother left us to be with her Lord, whom she loved and served her entire life. Hers was a life filled with love and achievement, shared with her husband and partner, Richard Medd. Cherished mother of Bruce Tribute (Lynn Girard), Elizabeth Cross (David), Lynne Wingelaar (Ron), and June Dalton (Arthur Shellnutt). She was an inspiration for 12 grandchildren, Tara and Melissa Tribute, Adam, Eric and Cory Wingelaar, Michael and Lindsay Cross, Joe, Lauren and Samantha Dalton, Kirk and Kassandra Donald and loved by her step-children, Jayson Medd, David Medd (Lorrie) and Jeff Medd (Maureen). Sadly missed by her "big sister", Mary Bray and her favourite nephew, David Bray, and the countless former students she taught in her music studio and at the University of Windsor. We will be celebrating Mom's life with a memorial service on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Central United Church, 660 Ouellette Ave. from 1 pm till time of service at 2:00 pm where she has dedicated so much of her life as Minister of Music. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her honour to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and cherished memories may be sent to the family at www.windsorchapel.com (Arrangements entrusted to Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 519-253-7234)