Died peacefully in Auckland, on 19 October 2024, aged 86 years, now with her with Lord and Saviour Jesus. Beloved wife of Heath for 60 years, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Louise; Timothy; Rachel and Simon; Rebekah and Roger; Mark and Juliet; Simon and Natalie.

Doting grandmother of Luke, Gabrielle, Samuel, Olive, Antonia, Harrison, Spencer, Abigail, Nathaniel, Genevieve, Ethan, Aaron, Hannah, Evangeline, Katherine, Laura, Emlyn, Harry, Cameron and Jemima, and great grandchildren Sibella and Arthur.

The family wish to sincerely thank the wonderful and caring staff at St Andrews Village, Glendowie. Our cherished Mum, you were our guiding light and always supportive and loving to us. Your legacy will live on in generations to come.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday 26 October 2024 at Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga.

Communications to the Ruth Bridges Family, c/o Legacy Funerals P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.