Ruth Mildred McRae (nee Eagle)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth McRae, who passed away
peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Ruth
was born on July 17, 1932 in Brandon, Manitoba.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Hubert. She is survived by her children
Murray (Melodie), Cindy (Ken), Marshall (Liz), John, Cam (Karen), 7 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Mom spoke often of the joys of her young life such as the time she spent living in Toronto as a
young woman, and the fun times she had roller skating to Rock Around The Clock. It was at
the roller rink in Brandon where she met her future husband, Hubert, whom she married in
1954. With Hubert, she enjoyed a wonderful life of travel and adventure including fishing and
camping in western Canada and travel to many places in the world.
Mom always wanted to have a big family. She spoke of raising her five children as her greatest
accomplishment, and had great pride in all of her children. She was also proud of her beautiful
yard on Orchard Green in Red Deer, where she lived with Hubert for 50 years. She spoke fondly
of the 35 years she spent working at stores in Parkland Mall. She considered the friends she
made there another family.
Mom, your kindness, great wit and beautiful smile will be greatly missed by all of your family
and friends.
The family is thankful for the exceptional care and support that Ruth received in her final days
from many kind friends and caregivers at Points West in Red Deer, Red Deer Hospital Unit 32
and the Red Deer Hospice.
A family service will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be left at
www.parklandfuneralhome.com. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to
the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of:

Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium (Red Deer),

6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORIUM

IN THE CITY OF RED DEER.

• Date : 2021-05-17
• Location : www.ParklandFuneralHome.com - Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville