Ruth Stephenson

Suddenly at her home on 12th December 2024, Ruth aged 87 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late Bill, loving mum of the late Craig and the late Gina, loved and loving grandma of Louise, Erica and Lucy, cherished great-grandma of Corey, Logan, Miya, Theo, Ella, Harvey, Coby, Molly, Harrison and Chester. Ruth was also a dearly loved relative and good friend to many.

Former office supervisor at Alma Press, Ruth, known for her unrivalled organisational skills, she was a natural office whizz and with her keen eye for detail Ruth was always a well respected member of her working team. She took great pride in her home and everything had its place, it was spotlessly clean and she could often be found in the kitchen creating one of her tasty baked treats, chocolate cake and buns were a firm family favourite and her homemade sausage rolls held legendary status within the family. Ruth was always on the go, whether out with family and friends shopping or at home tending to her garden which bloomed in perfect colour perfection throughout the seasons. Family was the most important thing of all to Ruth and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to be surrounded by those she loved.

Ruth’s life was a life devoted to others, she was loved beyond measure and will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received in Ruth’s memory on behalf of Derian House Children’s Hospice. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page or send to the funeral directors.

Please feel free to leave a message for Ruth’s online memorial book by completing the form below.

Jackie and Pete Dudley

Heartfelt condolences to all the family ,a special lady who will be sadly missed , her legacy will live on in her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xx

Joseph Heyes
You will be sadly missed by myself  xx

Julie Holden
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. Lovely Lady. Reunited with her family.

Karen Exton

Shocked to hear of Ruth’s passing, we only spoke to her outside the Factory Shop the day before. We send our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Ruth was a kind, caring lady who was s good friend to my late father Jack and my godfather Tom. Thank you Ruth xx

Ivy love

R.i.p my lovely friend, I will miss our days out and the lovely memories we often shared ❤️ x

Joanne Ormerod

Dear Ruth you helped me many times in the flower shop and taught  me many floristry skills.  Your reunited with your beloved family once again.  RIP lovely lady xx

 

Catherine Phillips

Thinking of the family at this sad time. Fond childhood memories of Ruth who was a beloved cousin to my Nana Cathleen Thom.

 

Wendy Brydon

Lovely special lady of our family. Ruth I will miss you and have lovely memories and the coconut cakes you always  made me. Rest in peace with the angels ❤️ xx

 

Deborah Crook

R.i.p Ruth, such a lovely kind and caring lady,I will miss you very much ❤️ x

 

Laura Damian Tyler and Tamzin

Our beautiful great auntie. Missed by many. Another angel watching over us. X

 

Linda Pritchard

Sending my condolences to Ruth’s family. Ruth was my supervisor at Alma Press when I was on work experience from school. As well as knowing her later on in life as well.she was a lovely lady.

 

Philip, Rita & Sarah Gilmartin

It was a beautiful service today to honour Ruth’s life. She was a very special person and we all thought so much of her. Spending time with her and her cousins (our Aunts) Annie Smith and Cathleen Thom was always a pleasure. She will be very missed. With love and sympathy to all her family and friends.

 

Tom Clayton

Ruth was a really great friend to me and helped me so much, I would have been lost without her. I am so sorry she is no longer with us. Rest in Peace my dear friend. xx