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

Gertrude Ruth "Ruth" Webster

Female 1908 - 2010  (102 years)


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  • Name Gertrude Ruth "Ruth" Webster 
    Born 25 Jun 1908  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Gertrude Ruth "Ruth" Hooker 
    Residence 1964  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-419553 
    Died 22 Jul 2010  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried 28 Jul 2010  Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I419553  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father George Walter Webster,   b. 19 Mar 1881, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1964  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Helen Louise Richmond,   b. 26 Aug 1888, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 1964, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 3 Aug 1921  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F50391  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father George Walter Webster,   b. 19 Mar 1881, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1964  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Mabel Sarah Dennis,   b. 12 Oct 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years) 
    Married 28 Jun 1905  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F50399  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Herbert Albert Hooker,   b. 29 Nov 1901, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Sep 1981, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 1 Nov 1928  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Children 
     1. Donald Hooker
     2. Mabel "Ruth" Hooker
     3. Robert James Hooker
     4. Judith Hooker
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F271070  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HOOKER, Gertrude "Ruth"

      Passed away peacefully, after a full, long, life on July 22, 2010, at the Stirling Heights Long Term Care Centre, at the age of 102. Predeceased by loving husband, Herbert Albert Hooker in 1981. Lovingly remembered by children; Donald (Margaret), Mabel "Ruth" Hooper, Robert James and friend Beryl, and Judith Buitenhuis. Cherished grandmother to Michael, Mark (Lina) Buitenhuis, Glen (Tammy) Buitenhuis and great-grandmother to Rachel Buitenhuis, Brianne Buitenhuis, Megan Buitenhui, and Cameron Buitenhuis. Sister of Margaret Sweeney and Barbara Johnston and predeceased by brother, Donald Webster and sister Dorothy Bennett. Ruth will be missed by many relatives and friends. A memorial service will take place at the T. LITTLE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 223 Main Street, on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 1pm. Interment to follow at Mount View Cemetery.

      Cambridge Times 27 Jul 2010

  • Sources 
    1. [S2858] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, Birth Certificate 050334 (1908).
      Name:Gertrude Ruth Webster Date of Birth:25 Jun 1908 Gender:Female Birth Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name:Geo Walter Webster Mother's name:Mabel Dennis

    2. [S619] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), "Mrs. George Webster Passes," Feb 6 1964 pg 9.

    3. [S2697] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge, Mount View Cemetery Internet Link.
      HOOKER/ Herbert Albert/ born Nov. 29, 1901/ died Sept. 23, 1981/ beloved husband of/ Gertrude Ruth/ Webster/ born June 25, 1908/ Died July 22, 2010/ Rest in peace/

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: George Walter Webster Age: 40 Birth Date: abt 1881 Birth Place: West Flamboro, Ontario Marriage Date: 3 Aug 1921 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Joseph Webster Mother: Gertrude Kievel Spouse: Helen Louise Richmond Spouse's Age: 32 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1889 Spouse Birth Place: Washington Ont Spouse Father: James Richmond Spouse Mother: Barbara Young

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 19087-05.
      George Walter Webster, 24, Occ. Machinist, b. Flamboro, Res. Galt, son of Joseph Webster & Gertrude Keibell, married Mabel Dennis, 23, b. Galt, Res. Same, daughter of George Dennis & Susie Wolfe, Witn: Robert Cranston & Gertrude Dennis, Both of Galt, 28 June 1905 at Galt

    6. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 022834 (1928).
      Name:Herbert Albert Hooker Age:26 Birth Year:abt 1902 Birth Place:Kingston, Ontario Marriage Date:1 Nov 1928 Marriage Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father:Francis Hooker Mother:Nancy Ellen Walley Spouse:Gertrude Ruth Webster

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Jun 1908 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Nov 1928 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1964 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jul 2010 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 28 Jul 2010 - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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