Obituary of Carol Ann Ruby

Ruby, Carol Ann (nee Horne) January 15 1960 – December 2 2020 After a courageous battle with cancer, Carol passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 2nd 2020 in her 61st year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Ruby and partner of Stephen Finley. Carol leaves behind her son Nicholas (Katie) Einarson and bonus daughter Vickie (Steve) St. Denis. Loving grandmother to Sophia, Marlowe, Savannah and Brooke. Baby sister to Marion (Paul) Williams of Ladysmith, BC, Linda (Bill) White and Donna (Deryl) Harbridge of Orillia. Carol is predeceased by her parents Clarke and Marjorie Horne. Carol will be missed and lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, friends and co workers. Carol spent her early years on the family farm in Orillia Township until moving to town in 1969. It was then she met a group of friends that she would share all life moments with until the very end. Carol pursued a fulfilling career as a PSW for over 40 years and received numerous awards for her dedication and charismatic care she gave to others. Carol believed in giving back to the community she lived in and volunteered at Hospice Orillia for many years. The family would like to offer a sincere thank you to all the nurses of the Bayshore Palliative team, Joanne Matte and Dr. Joel Runk for their compassion and excellent care of Carol. Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street Orillia on Tuesday December 8th, 2020 from 2 - 4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held followed by cremation. In memory of Carol, please consider donating blood in Carol’s name. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Mariposa House Hospice through the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E. Orillia (705) 327 0221. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca As the COVID-19 restrictions/mandates continue to evolve, we are placing health and safety of our families, staff and community at our highest priority. In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, we kindly ask that all guests wear a mask and practice physical distancing. Please refrain from shaking hands or having direct contact with each other if not in the same household or their established 10-person social circle. When coming for a service, guests are asked to pay their respects to the deceased, acknowledge the family from a safe distance. Funeral Services will be limited to 30% capacity.