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Ruth SIMKIN Obituary

SIMKIN,
Ruth Florence (nee Dons):
Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday 6th April 2018, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Jenni, Nyall and Joelene, Roslyn and Murray Holyoake, and Anna and Darrin Muggeridge. Loved Nana of Alexandra, Myles, and Lane; Nadayna and Daniel, Gye and Samantha, Jordelle, Lyneche, and Demme; Christopher and Anna, Logan, Mitchell, Victoria, and Zoe; Chloe, Brooke, Paige, and Courtney. Great-Nana to Greer Holyoake. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Taranaki would be much appreciated, and may be left at the service. All messages may be sent to "The Simkin Family", 393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Henui Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday 10th April 2018, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Awanui Cemetery, at 12.30pm.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Apr. 7 to Apr. 10, 2018.

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Sue Sargent

December 28, 2022

So sorry to hear this news as I hadn’t heard. My condolences to you all.

Ruth, like her late husband, Bruce was an incredible woman, mother, grandmother and member of the New Plymouth community. She was also a beautiful and generous hostess. I will remember her in my prayers.

Jeff and Gill Brown

April 23, 2018

Ruth was an inspiration to all that she met. We will sadly miss her smiling, friendly manner. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
May your Memories bring you Comfort. We will remember Ruth as a bright light who always made us feel welcome whether it be at New Plymouth or Taupo as were passing through.

Neil Walsh

April 22, 2018

To Chris,Nyall,Ros & Anna. It is with great sadness that I have just read of your Mum's passing. She was such an amazing lady. I am sure as time passes the good times will continue to be remembered and celebrated.

Lorrena Stening

April 17, 2018

From the Stening family to the Simkin family. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Lorrena Stening

Martin Genet

April 16, 2018

To the Simkin family
My thoughts are with you with the passing of Ruth.
A special lady !
231 laketerrace will always hold fond memories.
Martin,Carin and Peyton Genet.

April 13, 2018

To the Simkin Family
My sympathy to you all on the passing of Ruth. A special lady who cared greatly for others.
Thank you Anna for making it possible for me to spend a wonderful evening with Ruth catching up on the past 40 years.
She will be sadly missed by all.

Kindest regards.
Shirley Black....Hamilton (Ex Awakino)

Mike and Allison Liggett

April 13, 2018

A lovely lady who will be sadly missed.
Our heart felt sorrow to all the family.

Christina Longbotham

April 12, 2018

To All the family,
So sad to hear of Ruth's passing. My memories of her go back over a long time and I will always remember her with great fondness and admiration.

April 10, 2018

Dear Simkin family, our thoughts and deepest sympathy to all. ,
Ruth was a very special lady to me, one of the best, will never be forgotten , Margaret , and Ashley Ingram.

Rob Morris

April 10, 2018

Love and sympathy from Jenny and Rob Morris.

Karyn Hoskin

April 10, 2018

Ruth's strength and determination will always be an inspiration. Sincere condolences to the Simkin family.

April 10, 2018

To the family's thoughts are with you Ruth was a wonderful lady who always made one feel special sadly missed
Love and memories Felicity Burfitt

Derek Priest

April 9, 2018

Cousin Ruthy. Our late dad, your cousin Thomas (Tom) Young Priest loved you so dearly. He and Bruce will have welcomed you up there with open arms. Sincere sympathy to your wonderful family.

Gordon Wallace

April 9, 2018

To the Simkin family, I wish to offer my sincere condolences to you all at the passing of Ruth. A truly wonderful lady.... Bless.

April 9, 2018

To Christopher, Nyall, Roslyn, Anna and all of your families. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all at this very sad time. Aunty Ruth and Bruce had always been a very special part of our family, we have wonderful memories of times spent with you all. Ruth will be sadly missed by Carol & Colin and our Family.

Pam and Tony Burn

April 9, 2018

A wonderful lady and great example to all those who would have been fortunate enough to meet her and enjoy her company.

A great life where she achieved so much and coped with adversity. Her life deserves to be celebrated.

Kindest regards to all her family.

Glen Burfitt

April 9, 2018

Dear Simkin Family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Great Aunty Ruths passing. Ruth was a wonderful matriarch and meant so much to us. Our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time.
love Glen, Sue, Sophia and Molly

Warren Priest

April 9, 2018

We are deeply saddened in the passing of ruth We were so blessed to be able say goodbye last week while in NZ love to all Warren Vicky Priest

Diana Waler

April 9, 2018

Ruth was such a good friend to me and Has left a wonderful legacy in her family. Our love and prayers are with each one of you.

Graeme Downes

April 9, 2018

To the Simkin Family . Am indeed saddened to learn of Mums passing .
My sympathy extended to you all.

Donna Bailey

April 9, 2018

An amazing and deeply respected lady. Rest peacefully Ruth. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Donna (Bailey) and Paul Dickie.

April 8, 2018

To Roslyn, Murray and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Cornelia

Betty Melgard

April 8, 2018

To dear Ros, Murray & your family! My Sympathy, thoughts & love are with you at this sad time! xx

April 8, 2018

Greatest Hospitality person ever.
Rest in peace Ruth.

April 8, 2018

Sweet dreams our special Aunty, you were the best and
we miss you already!

The Ellingham family Napier

Ray Barth

April 8, 2018

To a great woman and great family, God bless y'all. You will be missed.

Evelyn Kennedy

April 7, 2018

To Roz and Murray and extended families - May happy memories help you in this time of need.

Emily[EMS] EMSLIE

April 7, 2018

Ruth,my dearest friend for 40 years,thank you for all the happymemories I will miss you so much,rest in peace my friend.

Carole crompton

April 7, 2018

RIP ruth, it was a pleasure to have known you, you were an amazing lady.

JT Smith

April 7, 2018

Ruth, be with angels! We will miss you much! New Plymouth will never be the same without you!
JT Smith

JT Smith

April 7, 2018

Ruth, be with angels! We will miss you much! New Plymouth will never be the same without you!
JT Smith

uta Bleidistel

April 7, 2018

Liebe Ruth, ruhe sanft! Wir vermissen Dich sehr.

Willem und Uta

April 10, 2018

SIMKIN, Ruth (Ruthie):
In memory of a great lady, an innovative businesswoman, a great conversationalist who was always so bright and positive. Ruth was a great role model and an inspiration to us all.
Much respected and loved
— From the all the staff at Auto Lodge Motor Inn & Quality Hotel Plymouth International

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