WOOLRIDGE, Margaret Ruth (nee Gillingham) (February 14, 1932 to January 24, 2009) — Passed peacefully away at the Waterford Hospital on January 24, with her loving husband Ernest and family by her side, Margaret Ruth Woolridge. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Minnie Gillingham, brothers Gerald, Fred (Anne) and Roy. Leaving to mourn, husband of 53 years, Ernest, daughter Lois Hammond (Chris), sons Jim (Kay), David (Debra), Linda Woolridge, six grandchildren Brian (Fatima), Scott, Jane, James (Meghan), Adam, Kathleen, brother Jack Gillingham (Florence), sister Joan Simmonds (Doug), sisters in law, Midlred Gillingham and Eve Gillingham. Brother-in-law Don Woolridge (Shirley) and a large circle of family and friends from across Canada and the United States. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of East 2A, Waterford Hospital. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Road, visiting hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening, 2 to 4 p.m. Monday afternoon and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening. Funeral service from Carnell’s Chapel 2 p.m. on Tuesday the 27, with interment at Mount Pleasant to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choosing. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.