      Ruth passed away at Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, SK. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 88.
      Ruth was born at Alameda, SK. to Jim and Nellie (Shepherd) Haygarth. She was the fifth child in a family of nine. Ruth attended school at Holbrook and Alameda. She attended Normal School in Regina and Moose Jaw obtaining her teaching certificate. She taught in Wilcox and Florence schools. She married Ken Verity on November 10, 1947.
      Ruth played an active part in the Anglican Church, and volunteered at many teas and bake sales. She enjoyed curling, bowling, and helping with ball teams, hockey teams and figure skating. She was interested in all activities her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated in. She supported Ken on the farm. After retiring, Ruth and Ken spent several winters in the southern U.S.A. and in B.C.
      Ruth was predeceased by her husband Ken Verity, parents Nellie and Jim Haygarth, brother Harrison Haygarth , sister Ellen Carlton, and grandson Cruze Osicki.
      Ruth is survived by six children: Glenn (Pauline Hall); Barbara (Richard Stewart); Debra (Harry Laurent); Gail (Jim Casey); Marlene (Ian Kelln); Michael (Jackie Smith); 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, brothers Harold (Pearl) Haygarth and Nelson (Marlene) Haygarth, sisters Dorothy Brodland, Beatrice (Garld) Malin, Sheila (Earl) Enevoldsen, Gwen Vallee.
      A public graveside service will be held at the Carnduff Cemetery, Carnduff, SK. on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Michelle Moore officiating. All are welcome to attend.
      Donations, if friends desire, may be given to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 12th Ave., Regina, SK. S4P 3X1 or to a charity of one's choice.
           Arrangements in care of Redpath Funeral Home, Carnduff, SK. (306-482-3309). To send condolences to the family, please visit: www.redpathfuneralhome.com Â
