Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Carolyn Ruth "Cuddy" Birss

Female 1949 - 2013  (64 years)


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  • Name Carolyn Ruth "Cuddy" Birss 
    Born 1949  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Carolyn Ruth "Cuddy" Ascah 
    Name Carolyn Ruth "Cuddy" Randall 
    Occupation British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Employee of Canada Post 
    Occupation Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Employee of CIBC 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-436753 
    Died 4 Aug 2013  Bayfield, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I436753  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Willam Hugh Birss,   b. 17 Jul 1918,   d. 30 Mar 1998  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Ruth Julia Fowler,   b. 13 Oct 1920,   d. 11 Nov 1968  (Age 48 years) 
    Family ID F276807  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Ron Randall 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F276808  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Dana Ascah 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F276809  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ASCAH, Carolyn Ruth "Cuddy" (nee Birss)

      Passed away peacefully, at home in Bayfield, with her family at her side, after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Lindsay Ascah of Hamilton and Megan Ascah (Jason Hill) of Woodstock. Cherished grandmother of Dorothy and Lillian Hill and Justin Czech. Dear sister of Judy Padfield of Baden, Charlotte Birss and Louise Birss (Alex McDougall) of Toronto. Cuddy is fondly remembered by Dana Ascah, her nieces and nephews, foster children, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Bill Birss of Waterloo and foster son Paul Czech. Cuddy was employed early in her career at the CIBC in Kitchener. She left the banking world to become a foster mother to four boys with her first husband, Ron Randall. Later on she began her 25 year career with Canada Post in British Columbia where she resided with husband Dana for several years and learned the art of commercial fishing. They came east to Waterloo, with two babies in tow in the mid-80's where they continued to be the loving parents that they are. Cuddy played ball with the Kitchener Kieswetters and Waterloo Ghosts, enjoyed plunking on her guitar and banjo and playing darts and horseshoes. She especially enjoyed her retirement in her little piece of paradise at Pine Lake Campground in Bayfield. Cuddy's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 2-3:45 p.m. A memorial celebration of her life will be held in the chapel at 4 p.m. followed by a reception. Cremation has taken place. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many caregivers who have assisted Cuddy on her final journey. The daily visits by nursing staff (especially Shelley) and the caregivers of CCAC were much appreciated with her kindness, comfort and caring. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Lori Teeple of Zurich, ON for her home visits and support to all. A great deal of love was extended by all of Cuddy's friends at Pine Lake Campground as they provided lawn care, muffins, driving to appointments, daily visits and giggles. They are a special group!!

      Waterloo Region Record 6 Aug 2013

  • Sources 
    1. [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link .
      Birss/ in memory of/ Willam Hugh Birss/ July 17, 1918 - Mar. 30, 1998/ His wife/ Ruth Julia FOWLER/ Oct. 13, 1920 - Nov. 11, 1968/ Daughters/ Judith PADFIELD/ 1948 - / Cuddy ASCAH/ 1949 - 2013/ Charlotte BIRSS/ 1954 - / Louise BIRSS/ 1960 - /

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    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Employee of Canada Post - - British Columbia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Employee of CIBC - - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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