DUBAR (nee Phillips).
Ruth passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years on Friday May 2, 2014 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. A dedicated teacher, Ruth taught in King City for many years. The loving wife of Raymond Dubar (deceased), sister of George (Mary), Bill and Mary (both deceased), Ruth will be greatly missed by her children, Janet, Poppy and Philip (Margaret). She is predeceased by her children Michael and Michelle. She is also survived by grandchildren Holly (Marc), Sean (Heather), Phillip (deceased), Michael, Emma, Kira, Jaclyn, Colin and Owen, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday May 8th, 2014 from 10:00 am until time of memorial service in the chapel at 12:00 pm. Reception to follow at Philip’s near Schomberg. Donations made in Ruth’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Ted Paul says
Fond memories of Mrs. Dubar when I was a child living a few doors down the street. My condolences to Janet, Poppy and my old friend Philip.
Ross Hoffman says
My condolences go out to Poppy, Phil and Janet as well as the rest of the Dubar and Phillips families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
As a mother-in-law Ruth was many things to me, but what I most remember is the lesson she taught me one morning as we commuted to work together in my early years as a teacher. We were having a serious discussion about our roles as teachers and the systems that we found ourselves in and she turned to me and said, “Don’t ever forget Ross, that bullshit baffles brains.”
I remember this so well because I was surprised that Ruth spoke in that manner, but also because I have witnessed the truth in her words many times throughout my life.
Charles Truax says
Ruth was a quiet, thoughtful, and perceptive educator who blessed her students and colleagues with sharpness of mind and kindness unbounded. I was privileged to be one of those colleagues.
Simply put, her warmth and welcoming nature made this world a fine place to be.
Pauline says
My condolences to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginny Walsh says
I am grateful to have had Ruth as a colleague when I started my teaching career at King City High School. She had a calm and gracious presence, and I could always count on her for a listening ear, kindly reassurance, and timely wisdom. Her friendship and support will always be remembered.
Sandra says
Wishing the family strength and peace during this time of loss. Know that Mrs. Dubar’s legacy lives on in her lessons.
Denise VandenBeld says
Mrs Dubar taught me Latin at King City Secondary School. She was an excellent teacher, one the best teachers I ever had. She loved teaching and she loved Latin. My condolences to family on you loss.
Merle Duncan (Allan) says
Mrs Dubar taught me Latin and English at King City Secondary School. I consider her one of the best teachers that I ever had. I hope she knew how respected she was by her students. My condolences to her family.
Daniel McConnachie says
Mrs. Dubar taught many of my friends and myself Latin and English at King City Secondary. She was a wonderful teacher who engaged her classes with more than material from the text. Grace, charm, and her own personal strength are her lasting memories to us all.
Daniel McConnachie
Paul and Junko Smith says
Aunt Ruth may be gone, but she is not forgotten. She lives on in joyous memories of family gatherings on Fern Rock (Stoney Lake), Oriole Parkway, Cummer Avenue, Lurgan Drive, and Normandale Crescent, where her grace and charm were ever-present. A wonderful lady in every sense of the word. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet, Poppy, Philip, and the entire family.
michael mcevoy says
had great times when we were younger with both Aunt Ruth and Uncle Ray-so much fun and lots of laughs -Ruth was always so polite and funny in her own little ways -we will miss her but the memories go on -Janet ,Poppy and Phil,thinking of you guys -cheers Mike and Chris McEvoy