Ruby Ruth Fewings (née Abbey)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 96. Ruby was born in Caledonia, Ontario on February 5, 1928.

She lived a full and vibrant life filled with camping and travelling. Ruby was well-known in the Simcoe and London area as a big band vocalist and singer, notably at the Stork Club in Port Stanley with Johnny Downs, Lionel Thornton, and the Sweet Adelines. She also loved to sing and dance at Wonderland Gardens.

Click here the CHLO speaker will play Ruby singing

Wife of the Late WW II Veteran Russell Thomas Fewings (2011).  Loving mother of Jay (Terry) and the late Ronnie (Gina). Treasured grandmother of Iris (Tyler), and great-grandmother of Skylar. Cherished aunt of Bruce and Brian Abbey, the late Norman Abbey, Scott and Sheryl, the late Sandy Smith, Audrey, Barbara, the late Wayne Knox, Linda and Carol Easton. Daughter of the late Alice May and James Harris Abbey. The youngest of nine and the end of an era, Ruby was predeceased by her siblings: Lloyd, Cecil, Arthur, Mabel, Jean, Della, Eileen and Marion. Ruby was loved by all who knew her, and will be deeply missed.

Special thanks to Strathmere Lodge for taking care of Ruby in her final years, and to Westview Funeral Chapel for all their care and support. As per Ruby’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruby are asked to consider a charity of their choice.