Harold RUDDY

RUDDY, Harold Joseph Passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, November 25, 2011 in his 73rd year. Harold Ruddy of Pembroke, dear father of Katherina Nieman (Sherwood), Petawawa; Timothy Ruddy, Montreal; Penny Ruddy (Todd Schroeder), Lake Dore; Valerie Blagden (late Murray), Pembroke; Pamela Ruddy, Ottawa; Wendy Ruddy (Jamie Atchison), Pembroke; and Jennifer Ruddy (Dennis Cliche), Pembroke. Predeceased by son Greg Ruddy. Papa to Richard & Phillip; Jeffery & Anthony; Rhindee & Stephani; Brennon & Breanna; and Ian, Tia & Kyle. Great-grandfather to Maria, Aerial, Kealin and Ava. Son of the late Peter & Josephine Ruddy (nee Bertrand). Brother of Sheila Ruddy (Bob), Ottawa. Predeceased by siblings Bert Ruddy (Doreen), Pembroke; Raymond Ruddy; Bernice Belaire; and Tom Ruddy (Dorothy), Pembroke. Special friend of Pat Shaw, whom the family would like to thank for her help, care and for just being there. Family friend of Marian Gibeault, Ottawa. The family would like to express their gratitude to all their family and friends who have helped through this difficult time. Friends and family are invited to join together at Val's home, 1202 B-Line Rd., Pembroke on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society for transportation services would be appreciated.) Online condolences and donations are available at www.malcolmanddeavitt.com.