Dear George and all the family. I was so sorry to hear about Ruby passing. I have such fond memories of her since I was old enough to have memories. Her friendship meant so much to my Mom and Dad. Sending loving thoughts and prayers for your well being. From Mom and all us kids.

Dear Dad Carroll and family. It has been a tough year for me struggling with grief at the loss of Mom Carroll as I know it has been for each of you. The world has become a darker place without her love and light gracing it but I know she is looking down on all of us and her legacy of love left behind will sustain us as we continue on life's journey without her.
She was my tower of strength, my rock when times were rough, my prayer warrior and my loving second mother. My heart still aches with her loss but I remember all the times she encouraged and prayed for me, guided me with her wisdom and sage advice and I still feel all the love she had for me.
It is hard to believe a year has passed since her loss time waits for no man is true.
Please know that I am thinking of each one of you and sending my heartfelt prayers that each day becomes a little easier and the grief a little lighter to bear.
If I am half the woman that Ruby was I will count myself fortunate because she was such a huge influence in my life she truly shaped much of who I am. She taught me many good lessons that I carry forward and her loss is felt deeply.
Thinking of you all with love.
Shelley Smith-Godfrey

To George,
Dolleen and I have just learned that Ruby has been promoted to be with the Lord.
We valued your friendship the short time together in Orangeville.
May her memory be a blessing.

Michael and Dolleen Simon

Dad Carroll, Sharon, Paul, Phillip, Sandra, Sheila and extended family.
It has taken me this long to write to you all because my heart was so broken hearing about the passing of Mom Carroll that I couldn`t write. When my mom died (Barb Smith) when I was 17, Ruby stepped right in as the second mom she had always been since babysitting me as a toddler to try and ease my loss. She sent me birthday and christmas cards every year and many pictures of weddings, new babies, in letters. Once the internet came along we emailed regularly to each other. Mom Carroll gave me support, advice, guidance, love, and prayers throughout my life and I knew I was loved as if I was one of her own. I always knew I had someone in my corner praying for me and cheering me on no matter what. Even though we kind of lost touch the last few years with so many things going on in our lives we always knew each other was out there and the love never wavered.
Mom Carroll was a true inspiration. A woman of great beauty not only inside and out but of mind and soul. She had grace, poise, kindness, compassion, and a true loving heart and never once wavered in her love of Jesus her Lord and Saviour. She meant the world to me and her loss has devastated me despite the time apart. Perhaps bringing back feelings of loss from when my mom died as well they were so much alike and such good friends.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Mom C`s loss and know that you do not grieve alone. I was just one small part of her life but she made such a large impact on mine you have no idea.
Please know that I have thought of each one of you many times over the years and was always wonderful keeping up to date on your lives thru Mom C`s letters, emails and pictures. She was so very proud of each and every one of you. She always spoke very highly of everyone`s accomplishments and with such love.
I send prayers that God is providing you with his peace, comfort, strength and courage as we all walk on without Ruby`s incredible loving presence. We know we will all be reunited one day in heaven and shall see her again. Until then, may God richly bless each and every one of you and may you always feel the incredible amount of love and warmth she felt for you as you go on. All my love.

To Pastor Phil, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers for Christ's comfort at this time. With the offering of our deepest condolences, I look forward to seeing you soon.
May God be with you,
Mark Logan
Kingston, ON.