Passed away suddenly on September 11, 2023, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Rhys for 65 years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robyn Hudgens, Ed Batts, Mark Jones, Sally Rowe, Alan Jones and Sam Lester. Adored Nanna of Maia, Gray, Jess, Leah, Mark Jr., Ava, Annie and Oli. Loved sister of Lois and Jo. A service for Ruth will be held at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Thursday, September 21 at 2.00pm. Messages may be placed in Ruth's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz where you will also find a link to livestream the service.