Anna Ruth Martin (nee MacDonald)
January 30, 1930 – May 5, 2022
In her 93rd year, Ruth stepped into the presence of her loving Saviour, Lord and Friend. Survived by Bobbie (Gord) Dingman, Carl (Susie) Peltier, Mel (Gates) Savage, Doug (Marilyn) Peltier, Art (Sherri) Martin and Aileen (Jeff) Wittich. Dearly missed by grandchildren Beth, Adam, Marty, Brian, Will, Jenna and Mark, and great-grandchildren Logan, Matthew, Isabella. Survived by step-children Bill (Nancy) Martin, Bev Weisman, siblings Mike (Margaret) Danyluk and John (Pat) Danyluk and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her parents Phyllis Danyluk (nee Horning) and Arthur MacDonald, siblings Arthur, Phyllis, Bill, and 1st husband Bob Peltier, 2nd husband Lloyd Martin.
Ruth lived a life that spanned several major events, including the Great Depression, World War 2, the moon landing and so much history it’s hard to list! She was a strong woman, who triumphed over adversity to raise independent, strong-minded adults who have gone on to live life to the fullest. Ruth returned to high school in her 60’s, achieving her life long goal of a high school diploma, becoming the oldest student to graduate from the adult ed program (with amazing marks too!) She always set the example of being interested, aware and involved in events around her.
She had a sense of adventure, moving to Eagle River and Dryden, Ontario in her 70’s to be closer to family for several years before returning to her home town of Windsor, Ontario. She loved to travel, taking numerous trips to visit various relatives on the West Coast, and even travelling to Israel to fulfill a life long dream.
Ruth’s faith was a pillar of her life, and she regularly volunteered at both the church run school and her church until well into her 80’s. She enjoyed spending time with and teaching “her ladies” at their regular Bible study, as well as being an active part of the adult Sunday school.
She had a beautiful whistle, and an undying love of Detroit Tiger baseball. She was always willing to take time to talk, and give wise counsel from her store of experience and wisdom. Those who knew her will long remember her smile, and when asked “how are you?” her usual response was “better than almost anything!”
Ruth will be missed by friends and family alike. A private family ceremony will be held, and donations in her memory can be made to the 1St Lutheran Church building fund or the 1st Lutheran Christian Academy, Windsor, Ontario.
Proverbs 31: 25-26 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
