08 Apr Ruth Elizabeth Harris

Ruth Elizabeth Harris (née Daley) passed away on April 8, 2026, in her 92nd year. Born in Barrie, she remained a lifelong resident. Ruth worked at General Electric and the City of Barrie, and later worked part-time at the city and at Walmart. She was a member of the St. John Vianny parish and a volunteer for the Salvation Army. Ruth enjoyed gardening, reading, travelling with her partner, Roman Svoboda, and watching her favourite TV shows. She loved spending time with her family and visits from her nine great grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her sister Ena Howcroft (late Ted), brothers John Daley and Jim Daley (Judy), and predeceased by brother Chris Daley (Sheila). She is also survived by her children Marilyn Harris, Nancy Archer (David), Julia Robson (late Brian), and Kevin Harris (Brenda), grandchildren Nicholas Robson (Jackie), Jill Archer (Chris Murtha), Janet Bown (Evan), and Carley Archer, and great grandchildren MacKenzie Robson, Madeline Robson, Thomas Archer-Murtha, Nicholas Archer-Murtha, Maddox Bown, Delilah Bown, Kailey Pugh, Jemma Pugh, and Nash Pugh. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Paige Steciuk, Whispering Pines Retirement Residence, and Hospice Simcoe for their care. Cremation has taken place and interment will occur in the spring. Memorial donations to Hospice Simcoe and The Salvation Army would be appreciated.