Peacefully, at her home in Glencoe, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Ruth Edith Griffin passed away in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Griffin (1984). Survived by special family friends Colene and the late Peter Muellejans, Derek and Roseanne Muellejans and Michael and Angela Muellejans and their families, her only cousin Guenter (Brenda) Prawzick, Bill McLean and family and Frank and Julie Chaves. Predeceased by her parents Adolph (1992) and Anne (1959) Heckendorf, close friends Mark Muellejans (2005) and Donald McIntyre (2006). In keeping with Ruth’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Graveside interment service will be held at the Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Four Counties Health Services Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Trinity United Church. Ruth was a teacher and her career began in Brantford in 1947. She taught locally at Mosa Central School and retired from St. Charles Catholic School in Glencoe. She was a member of Trinity United Church in Glencoe and sang in the choir, member of the Book Club, Rummoli Club, Teachers’ Federation and instrumental in organizing the Meals on Wheels Program in Glencoe. Ruth loved to travel and had visited every continent. Her favourite destination was the family cottage at Goderich where she spent every summer season. Holidays and special occasions brought her great joy when she would dress up in costumes and decorate. Cats and dogs had a special place in her heart. She was still supporting three foster children through World Vision. A life well lived and she will be missed by those who knew her.
