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RUSTON, Elizabeth (Betty)

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26-Sep-1942 - 30-Jan-2023

On Monday January 30th, 2023 Elizabeth (Betty) Ruston (Henderson) passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Loving Mom to Jennifer Ruston and Joanne Ruston. Grandmother to Meghan (predeceased), Ryan, Adya, and Kintan. Great grandmother to Giselle.

Born in Midland on Sept 26, 1942 to Gordon and Viola Henderson (predeceased). Mom is also predeceased by her siblings John Henderson (Pat), Bob Henderson (Jackie), and Shirley Gammon. Mom loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. Elaine Bidan, Geraldine Bonnin (Gary), Rick Henderson, Bruce Henderson (Bonnie), and Maria Coston (Gary). Mom worked in her earlier years at Midland Fuels for Don McPherson. She has only pleasant memories when speaking of these times.

Mom finished her working career at Atlas Block. For the first 10 years she was at the Victoria Harbour location but then relocated to the Brockville location for 19 years. During this time, she made many lasting relationships with her coworkers. After retirement mom moved back to Midland in 2012 where she joined the Tuesday ladies bowling league, spent hours in her gardens, and dove head first into family ancestry. Mom loved spending time on Georgian Bay and Present Island with her close friends Rick and Nancy Leaney.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Tomkins House would be appreciated

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to LeClair Cremation Centre