Ruth Gladys Raine

  General Notes:

Shelburne Free Press & Economist, June 24, 1943, page 8
ENGAGEMENTS:
Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Raine, Camilla, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Gladys, to Mr. Clifford Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little, of Primrose. The marriage to take place in June.

Shelburne Free Press & Economist, July 8, 1943, page 3
LITTLE-RAINE:
A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, June 30th, 1943 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. H. Raine, Orangeville, when their youngest daughter, Ruth Gladys, became the bride of Mr. Clifford Little, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little, Primrose. Rev. J. K. Braham, Camilla, officiated.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a street-length dress of powder blue sheer, with shoulder length veil. Mrs. Ronald Kingshott, Huttonville, dressed in rose crepe with shoulder length veil, was her sister's attendant. Both wore corsages of American Beauty roses. The groomsman was Mr. Russell Little, of Primrose, brother of the groom.

A dainty super was served to the immediate families by Mrs. K. Halbert and Miss Mina Simpson.

The young couple left on a motor trip to Southern points, the bride traveling in a beige linen suit with blue accessories.

They will reside on the groom's farm near Camilla.

Jack and Thompson Funeral Home
Little, Ruth G.
Peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, November 27, 2014 on the eve of her 97th birthday. Dear mother of Beth (Doug), Hazel (Jim) and Alan. Cherished by granddaughter Karen (Doug), grandson Jason, great granddaughters Nichole and Kassie, great grandsons Chris, Mathew and Alex and great great grandson Braeden. She will be sadly missed by her brother John Raine (Honor), sister-in-law Doris Ferris and son-in-law Wayne. Predeceased by husband Clifford, daughter Lesley, brothers Robert and Howard and sister Hilda.

A private family graveside service will take place. Friends and family will be received at the Jack & Thompson Funeral Home, Shelburne on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. If desired, donations in her memory to Care Partners or to a local community benevolence would be appreciated.

  Research Notes:

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Ruth married Clifford Little, son of William Albert Little and Harriet Elizabeth Lindsay, on 30 Jun 1943 in Orangeville, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada. (Clifford Little was born on 29 Mar 1911 in Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died on 4 Nov 1980 in Shelburne, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada and was buried in Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada.)