Obituary of Ruth Joan Livingston (née: Cummings, previously: Clayton)

1926 -2015 - It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Ruth on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 89 years of age following a brief illness. Ruth was one of five children born to Joseph and Loretta Cummings. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Livingston, her brothers Carl and Melvin, and her sister Patricia Noble. Left to cherish her memory is her brother John (Marilyn) Cummings and many nieces, nephews and their families. Throughout her early years Ruth worked as a Dental Assistant in St. Thomas, Ontario. As a young woman she enjoyed the dances at Port Stanley and listening to the great Big Bands of the day. Ruth first married Jack Clayton, but later met and married Robert “Bob” Livingston. Bob and Ruth enjoyed many wonderful years in Toronto and London, Ontario, and winters in Florida. They were also very active with the Navy Reunions and all aspects of War Veterans activities. Ruth enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching Toronto Blue Jays baseball games and London Knights hockey games. She was a much loved central figure in the lives of all her nieces and nephews, and helped keep them and their extended families connected to one another. A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.