Ruth Crawford

Obituary

Crawford, Ruth (née Dix), passed away peacefully on Friday August 21, 2026 at the Southampton Care Centre, just 9 days short of her 85^th birthday.

Predeceased by her husband Allan Crawford (2024).  Dear mother of Glen and his wife Maureen, Jim, and Rona and her husband Jim Cobean. Very proud grandmother of Dylan, Bryanna (Brooke) and the late Caitlyn Cobean.

Remembered by her sisters-in-law Barb Dix and Peggy Dix, brothers-in-law Bob Crawford and Ken Speedie and by many nieces and nephews.

Also predeceased by her parents George & Lillian Dix, daughter Bonnie (in infancy), granddaughter Caitlyn Cobean, brothers Vern (Bessie), Bruce (in infancy), Norval, Ross and Eric (Elaine Harwood), as well as sisters in law Marguerite Crawford and Marjorie Speedie.

A family graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara.

A Gathering to Celebrate the life of Ruth will be held at the Tara Legion on Wednesday August 26, 2026 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Donations to Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation or to the Bruce County Community Paramedic Program (by cheque only made out to County of Bruce). You will be able to donate at the gathering on Wednesday.