Obituary of Ruth Penfold

PENFOLD, Ruth Mitsuko ( nee: Nishino) Passed away peacefully at Meadows of Dorchester Nursing Home in Niagara Falls, on July 23, 2009 , in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Frank Penfold. Loving mother of Jeff Shimotakahara (Joanne), Laurie Barker (Phil) and grandmother of Leslie Shimotakahara and Kenzo Saito. Stepmother of Wayne (Anne) Penfold. Dear sister of Robert (Grace) Nishino and sister-in-law of Sachi Ota and Sachi Shimotakahara. Special aunt of Laura, Bobby , John, Mike, Chris, Sandy, Lisa, Steven and David. Ruth was a dignified and modest lady who loved opera, theater, bonsai, gardening, cooking and baking. She was a member for many years of the Hamilton Ikenobo Ikebana Society. In earlier days she enjoyed camping with her family and traveling with her husband Frank. One of her proudest accomplishments was returning to school in the late 1970's and completing her Bachelor of Sociology degree at Brock University. She was a Board member of the Women†™s Institute, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and Nipponia Home. Ruth will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the Spring Gardens wing, Meadows of Dorchester for providing Ruth with excellent and compassionate care. In accordance with Ruth's wishes Cremation has taken place. A service of remembrance will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St Catharines on Saturday, August 8th, at 2:00 pm. A private internment will take place at a later date at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Toronto Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Meadows of Dorchester, United Way, or Salvation Army.