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Official Obituary of

Ruth (Walker) Townsend

February 7, 1920 ~ June 1, 2025 (age 105) 105 Years Old
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Ruth Townsend Obituary

Mrs. Ruth Townsend of Melita passed away peacefully at the Melita Personal Care Home on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the age of 105.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Leah Diane (Harvey) Campbell; brother, Jim; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Hector in 1989; son, Larry; parents, Adam and Leah (Bird) Walker; siblings, Norman, Allan and Mildred; granddaughter, Leslie; grandson, Harley.

A public graveside service was held at the Melita Cemetery, Melita, MB. on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. A time of fellowship followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge in Melita.

Donations in memory of Ruth can be directed to the Melita Personal Care Home Palliative Care Fund, Box 459, Melita, MB. R0M 1L0.

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Services

Public Graveside Service
Friday
June 6, 2025

2:00 PM
Melita Cemetery

Melita, MB R0M 1L0

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