Ruth Mitchell Lachine of Chatham passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. She was the much loved wife of the late Stanley Alexander “Porky” Lachine who she fell in love with, married (when they were both 18 years old) and lived happily with for the next 63 years until he predeceased her in 2010.
Ruth and Stan were the proud parents of four children. She is survived by her son Fred (Deb) Lachine. Her heart was broken when she lost her sons Dennis Lachine in 2002, Randy Lachine in 2020 and her daughter Deborah Miller in 2022. She was a wonderful mother-in-law to Shirlie Gregson (Jerry), Dave Miller, Kim Lachine and the late Mary Beth Lachine. She was loved by all of the people who called her Grandma and Great-Grandma.
Ruth was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents Frederick & Jean (Mitchell) Griffenham as well as her sisters Pat Ellis, Margaret Reissner, Helen Goddard, Nora McAuley and Nancy DeLaet.
Ruth’s family will gather privately to celebrate her life of 93 years. Her interment will take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery with Porky. If you want to remember her, always keep ice cream in your freezer for the times your grandchildren come for a visit because their smiles will always warm your heart.
Friends wishing to remember her with a memorial donation are encouraged to consider the Word of Life Church Soup Kitchen
