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Ruth Lillian Hunter (nee Russell) passed away January 12, 2026

Ruth was born February 16, 1930 here in Nanaimo BC at the old Malaspina Hospital. She grew up across from Nob Hill Park and began doing odd jobs for her neighbor “Old Mrs. McGregor” at the age of 9, spending as much time there as she did at home! She ran all over Chinatown to get “old Lum” to come and throw the wood and …

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Oh my oh my a true one of a kind.  Always had a joke at the ready and something naughty to share.  I loved Ruth.  
Oh my oh my a true one of a kind.  Always had a joke at the ready and something naughty to share.  …
Oh my oh my a true one of a kind.  Always had a joke at the read…
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. I so enjoyed seeing her over the years especially when she was walking do…
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. I so enjoyed seeing her over the years especially whe…
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. I so enjoyed seein…

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Born

February 16th, 1930
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Passed away

January 12th, 2026
Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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