Death Notices

ROBERTS, Ruth Anne (nee VanBelleghem) - passed away at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, September 2nd, 2024 in her 79th year.  Loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother of Jennie Roberts of Simcoe, her daughters Holly (son Brayden) & Chloe; Brian Roberts of Simcoe; and Crystal Fernandes (Manuel) of Simcoe, their daughter Alexiss.  Lovingly remembered by her siblings Rosemary Bezzo (Barry) of Simcoe, the late Roy VanBelleghem (late Barb), Ross VanBelleghem of Peterborough and Gary VanBelleghem (Sherry) of St. Williams.  Ruth will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Ruth with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A funeral will be held in the chapel on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ron Mullin officiating. Private interment at a later date.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Ruth are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199