15. 06. 1967 - 1. 12. 2022

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You had the kindest heart. Thank you for every time you helped us. Thank you for the love and support you showed. You leave behind a legacy of those you touched. Rest in peace angel x

Imogen Cotter

Ruth was a kind, fun, charming & professional colleague for several years! Her close friends speak so highly of her and her attractive personality. Sending so much love & strength to her family x

Clare Cronin

 To the Anderson family and friends: May your happy, loving memories of this wonderful lady bring you comfort at this difficult time. Xx

Denise Donald

I only met Ruth a few times but my overwhelming memory of her is her kindness, and her calm, welcoming manner. Such a wonderful woman, who I know will be very sorely missed. Sending much love to Bob and the children.
Louisa
Brisbane, Australia

Louisa Filius

Ruth was a special person who brought love and happiness to those who she loved.
It is a privilege to have known her and we send love to all the family x

Geoff Fox

For dearest Ruth. A truly beautiful soul. She was so kind and so caring.
You will be missed so much darling lady. Xxx

Liz Power

Such lovely memories of time spent with Ruth and her family. We had such fun together and I will always remember the laughter we shared. She will always be remembered for making the world a much happier place.

Jayne Deroubaix

I will always remember Ruth’s sunshine smile. A lovely, caring colleague for many years. Sending love to her family and friends at this difficult time xxx

Tiffany Neville

The loss of Ruth following her sister Elaine (my beloved wife) is almost too much to bear.

Both beautiful women inside and out.

I shall never forget Ruth’s kindness and compassion. A wonderful human being.

Shall miss you.

Dave XX

David Ayres

Both myself and my husband Bill have known Ruth for many, many years as the wife of Bob Heap who we have known since birth and is the brother in law of our daughter Sandra.
Always bright and cheerful, she was welcoming and warm whenever we visited Twickenham. We’ ll never forget her smiling face and her generous personallity. Her death, so young has shocked us to the core.
We will never forget her as long as we live and we send our deepest sympathy to Bob, Dylan and Lucy.

Sylvia Hadfield

Ruth will be missed by so many people. She was a very warm, friendly person who was very easy to get along with, and had a beautiful smile. Our thoughts are with Bob Dylan and Lucy at this difficult time.

Carol Ellison

We did not get to see much of Ruth in the last 2 years, but were amazed by her courage dealing with her illness. I will always remember her as a warm, lovely person with infectious joy and enthusiasm.. love to Bob, Dylan and Lucy who supported her so much.

Gary, Sophie and Thea
Xx

Gary Oakes

In situations like these, it is so hard to find the right words…
Ruth was kind, strong, stoic, and generous beyond belief.
I will be forever grateful for her helping my daughter excel academically in a way we never thought achievable. I witnessed how life-changing her work with dyslexic students truly was.
I feel privileged to have known this truly one-of-a-kind, beautiful human being and to be able to call her a friend.
Sending love to her lovely family x

Gen Winter

I have such fond memories of working with Ruth – a sparkling, kind, warm, clever, hilarious person who made everyone feel at ease. A real spreader of joy who will be remembered always by everyone who had the good fortune to know her. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Richard Taylor

These are the last words I wrote to Ruth – a silly Limerick on Whatsapp that I hoped might cheer her up

She’s a beautiful woman is Ruth,
If you’ve seen her you won’t need any proof,
So here is my ditty,
To say she’s so pretty,
I love her, to tell you the truth

You are beautiful still in my mind – thank you for being a friend xx

Rob Gray

Lovely Ruth
You have left us far too soon and we are heartbroken. We are so glad that you chose to become part of our family and that we have shared your life. You were kind and loving to us all and your deep love for Bob, Lucy and Dylan was clear for everyone to see. We will miss you so much and will always remember you.
Janet, Jon, Lizzie, Robert and Alice xx

Janet Blair

We will miss you so much Ruth. Always kind and welcoming with genuine hugs. A passionate love for your family was clear. You were such a big part of our family and will always be remembered.
All our love
Susan, Brian and Jamie xxx

Susan Heap

Bob and family – I’m so so sorry for your loss. I can hardly comprehend that such a force of life is no longer with us. When I think of Ruth, words that come to mind are joy, twinkle, light, warmth, energy, fun, smiles. She brought sunshine into people’s lives. I’m sure she’s looking down on us, maybe with a cheeky glass of something in her hand, asking us all to keep that force of life alive in whatever ways we can. Cherish the memories. Thinking of you all. Anna. X

Anna Jenkinson

So many happy memories of Ruth. A lovely lady, always smiling. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with Bob, Dylan and Lucy.

Su and Chris xx

Su McGrory

Ruth was a very special friend. She looked after me the day I arrived at St Mary’s and beyond. Her dedication and love towards the children made a big impact on their lives. Her sense of humour, free spirit and kindness will never be forgotten. We will all miss her so much.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Bob, Dylan and Lucy. She was so proud of you all. Ruth Knight xxx

Ruth Knight

Goodbye gorgeous friend. I will miss you so much. Your bravery and positivity over the past few years has been incredible. I will always be grateful for the special memories and for being a part of your life. We had such fun! Sending enormous love and heartfelt condolences to Bob, Dylan and Lucy xxx

Lesley Argent

Ruth gave so much to St Mary’s, supporting colleagues, parents and children and her passing is such a loss to the teaching profession and to our school.
I was honoured to be invited to visit Ruth at the hospice and I saw once again what a beautiful, dignified, strong woman she was. Rather than it being a sad time, she orchestrated it to make it a lovely memorable hour, where she asked about family and school- life and left us with yet another happy memory to treasure, brave and selfless to the end. RIP Ruth.

Angela Abrahams

I was fortunate to have worked with Ruth for a number of years.
Ruth was always a ray of sunshine, and her smile would light up the room. She was warm and welcoming, and had a cheeky sparkle in her eyes.
Her passing is such a great loss and she will be so missed by her friends. Sending my condolences to her family. RIP Ruth, shine brightly.

Beverley Stephens

Dearest Ruthie
We met as colleagues and continued as friends. I will so fondly remember our naughty humour and laughter. In more serious moments you listened and cared and were a truly warm and wonderful friend. I will miss you so very much.

Corinna Gregory

Beautiful Ruth,
The sunniest, kindest and warmest friend. A special soul who will be missed by everyone who knew her. Rest in peace sweetheart. Sending love and condolences to Bob, Dylan and Lucy at this sad time. Jules, Sean, Jess and Josh xxxx

Jules Mcdonald

My son Archie and I were so lucky to know Ruth in 2008-2009 when we lived in Twickenham and she was part of a close circle of mums at the primary school our boys were in the same class, my husband was serving in London and away in Afghanistan and the mums scoped me up and looked after me and were so incredibly kind. Ruth was always there with her smile and giggle and either coffee or a glass of wine seemed ever present! I cannot thank Ruth and the girls enough for the enormous difference they made to my life during a difficult time so I can only imagine how wonderful it would have been to have her as a close friend for longer. God bless you Ruth you have had a huge battle and our love to Rob Dylan and Lucy who must be so proud of you. xx

Anabel Merriman

Ruth was a truly special friend and colleague, one of a kind. She was beautiful inside and out.

I have such fond memories working with her at St Mary’s. She was gentle, kind and caring, full of life and laughter.

You will be missed so much.

Sending much love to Bob, Dylan and Lucy xxx

Katy Cliffe

I will remember Ruth with the greatest fondness. Her warmth, kindness and caring nature always shone through. It was a great privilege to work alongside her. I learned so much from her. My thoughts and condolences are with her family. Xxx

Rachel Robinson

The best thing that has happened in my life is meeting Ruth at primary school. We were immediately best friends and we were inseparable. We have so many wonderful memories together, inter-railing around Europe in our early 20’s, supporting each other through all of life’s ups and downs, sharing a passion for tennis, watching our children grown into amazing young adults.
Ruth was the most kind, smart, beautiful and funny person and I was very lucky to have her as my best friend for 45 years.
My deepest sympathy goes to Bob, Dylan, Lucy and Tara

April Perman

Ruth was a wonderful, caring colleague.
Our love and thoughts are with all the family xxx

Julie Osgood

I too remember Ruth’s warm and caring nature. She always went out of her way to remember details, asking after my daughter, how my new school was. I was lucky enough to work with her and to teach lovely Lucy. My thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. Such a loss and will be sorely missed 💕

Karina Di Benedetto

Beautiful Ruth you touched so many with your warmth, kindness and sense of fun.

My life was richer with your friendship and so much poorer now you’ve gone.

Fly high darling Ruth – sending so much love to Bob, Dylan and Lucy xxx

Val Beard

To a wonderful, kind, funny colleague, with a visible spark behind your eyes. It was a privilege to know you. May you rest in peace and your spark live on through your brave children.
Much love
Georgie

Georgie Hopkins

Darling Ruth, one in a million, beautiful inside & out. We give thanks for your special friendship & will miss you so much. Always radiant, fun sparkly & caring, who loved life, having fun & most of all loved her family, who meant the world to her. Always positive & courageous. So many cherished memories over the past 17 years. You will never be forgotten & you live on in our hearts. Big love to Bob, Dylan, Lucy & Tara & the extended family love Ali, Steve, Isobel, Alex & Findlay Clay (photo taken thanksgiving 2021)

Alison Clay

We had a great team at St Mary’s and Ruth was very much a part of that. She was always so calm, positive, bubbly and kind-natured, then a good laugh when we used to have a drink or 3 on a Friday!
I was devastated to hear of this news and my thoughts go out to her family. I have very fond memories of Ruth and she will be sorely missed.

Steve Simmonds

Ruth was one of the kindest, most caring people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her warmth radiated out to everyone and she was never too busy to listen or take the time to show she cared. She was truly one of life’s treasures xx

Danielle Maynard

Reading your tributes it’s easy to see you were loved and cherished by so many. Thank you lovely lady for all your care with my girls and making maths fun!
Fly high lovely Ruth, you are missed and loved. Xx

Jan Parkinson

Thank you for being beautiful
Thank you for your kindness
Thank you for your giggles
And for always being you

Thank you for your naughtiness (always)
Thank you for helping Liv to be the teacher she always wanted to be
Thank you for being the best tennis partner ever
Thank you for being completely gorgeous in every way

Much love, hugs and beautiful thoughts

We miss you our darling Ruth, today, tomorrow, always.
We will never forget you, we promise

Xxx

Niall, Julie, Lara and Olivia ❤️❤️❤️

Julie Christian