Peacefully at Maplewood Retirement Community on January 31, 2022 in her 97th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Carol Fred Crandlemire. Loving mother of Barb (Kevin) Miles of Halifax, Jim (Chris) of Manotick, John (Sally) of Manotick, and Deb of Ottawa. Loving nanny to Jason (Monique) Miles of Halifax, Cheryl (Josh) Ail of Calgary, Zac (Sophia) of Manotick, Sarah of Ottawa, Beckie (Jack Freeborn) of Ottawa and Jake of Manotick. Great Grandmother of Cameron of Halifax, Kaleb, Samantha and Step Great Grandmother to Matthew of Calgary. Predeceased by two sisters, Phee and Dot, and brother Ralph. Ruth's request was for cremation and no service. Thank you to Dr. Ruth Farey, a very special physician who treated Ruth and her family with exceptional grace and compassion. Also, thanks to the Maplewood staff who provided a welcome home for Ruth over the past eight years and especially to the nursing/PSW staff who gave very caring support and assistance, particularly in the last few months. Donations for those wishing to do so should be made to Breast Cancer research at the Canadian Cancer Society.