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Ruth Louise Robinson
1. Ruth Louise Robinson was born on 17 Jan 1909 in Bronx, New York City, New York; died on 22 Feb 1975 in Montréal, Québec; was buried in Cimetière Mont-Royal, Outremont, Montréal, Québec. Notes:
GRAY, Ruth Louise. At the Montreal General Hospital, on February 22, 1975, Ruth Louise Robinson, beloved wife of Robert H. Gray, dearest mother of Joan (Mrs. R. Russell) of Indianapolis, and William Hopkins of Pointe Claire, dearest stepmother of Valerie (Mrs. D. Baines) and Lorraine (Mrs. E. Larman), both of Vancouver, British Columbia. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A private family service from D. A. Collins Memorial Chapel, 222 Metropolitan Blvd. (highway 2-20 at Cartier), Pointe Claire on Tuesday to Mount Royal Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice or the Montreal Star Fresh Air Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
(The Gazette, Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Monday, February 24, 1975)Family/Spouse: William Morton Hopkins. William was born on 8 Mar 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 1947 in Lachine, Montréal, Québec; was buried in Cimetière Mont-Royal, Outremont, Montréal, Québec. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Joan Ruth Hopkins
was born on 29 Aug 1927 in New York City, New York; died on 2 Feb 2025 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. - 3. William George Hopkins
was born in Aug 1930 in Montréal, Québec; died in 2011; was buried in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey, British Columbia.
Ruth married Robert Harris Gray about 1950. Robert was born in ca 1895; died on 28 Jun 1973 in Montréal, Québec. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 2. Joan Ruth Hopkins
Generation: 2
2. Joan Ruth Hopkins
(1.Ruth1) was born on 29 Aug 1927 in New York City, New York; died on 2 Feb 2025 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Joan H. Russell, a longtime resident at the Canisteo Manor, passed away on February 2, 2025.
She is predeceased by her husband, Bob Russell and her son, Bruce Russell.
Surviving are two daughters, JoAnn Russell Taylor (Larry) of Willis, TX and Janet (Matt) Calvage of Greer, SC; Joan had six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Frank and Deanna Russell of Andover, her brother in-law and sister-in-law. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Karleen House of Longmont, CO.
Joan was born in New York City on August 29, 1927. She moved to Canada with her parents as a young girl, and later returned to New York State where she met her husband, Bob. They transferred to Indianapolis, Indiana where they lived for many years while raising their family. Once they retired, they moved back to New York State to be near the Russell family.
A Special Thank-You to Pete and Sharon Houghtaling of Hornell, her two caregivers, Tammy Sick of Hornell, Kathy Harkenrider of Rexville and all the family and friends who have lovingly cared for her for many years.
There will be no calling hours. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held on March 22, 2025 at First Methodist Church in Canisteo at 1:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
In memory of Joan, please consider a donation to Faith In Action Steuben County, 20 Broadway Mall, Hornell NY 14843.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280688424/joan-h-russellJoan married Robert Harris Russell on 21 Jul 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Robert (son of Harold Hober Russell and Kathlyn Mae Harris) was born on 1 Feb 1923 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Nov 2016 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Living
- 5. Living
- 6. Bruce Russell
was born on 24 Mar 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 24 Mar 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 4. Living
3. William George Hopkins
(1.Ruth1) was born in Aug 1930 in Montréal, Québec; died in 2011; was buried in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey, British Columbia.
Generation: 3
4. Living
(2.Joan2, 1.Ruth1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Living
(2.Joan2, 1.Ruth1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Living
- 7. Living
6. Bruce Russell
(2.Joan2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 24 Mar 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 24 Mar 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
7. Living
(5.Living3, 2.Joan2, 1.Ruth1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
