Ruth "Farrer" CHENOWETH

Ruth "Farrer" CHENOWETH

Ruth CHENOWETH Obituary

Published by Courier Mail from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2013.
CHENOWETH (Farrer) Ruth MBBS FRACGP DipChHealth DSM (Red Cross) Passed away peacefully on 23rd April, 2013 aged 94 years, at Tricare Nursing Home, Chermside, Qld Wife of Ian (dec); Sister of John Farrer and Rachel Meschan (dec); Mother of Bruce, Peter, Alan and Ian; Mother-in-law, Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandmother of a large and loving Family. Athlete, General Practitioner and Red Cross volunteer, her quiet dignity, enormous capability and unconditional support for others has marked a life of service touching many in Mackay, Macleay Island and Brisbane. Our deepest thanks go to the staff of Tricare and to Dr Des Dann and his colleagues, for their compassionate care. A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Monday 29thApril, 2013 at The Gap Uniting Church, 1050 Waterworks Road, The Gap, Qld. No flowers by request but please consider a donation to Australian Red Cross.



This obituary was originally published in the Courier Mail.

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Alan & Lesley Chenoweth

April 25, 2014

On the anniversary of Mum's passing, we remember her dignity and quiet warmth, her unwavering love and support for all her family, her dedication and gentle equanimity. Sadly missed

Jane Greenwood nee Collier

May 1, 2013

Deepest sympathy from one who remembers Ruth and Ian, Biddy and Ern from childhood in Mackay and Melbourne. My parents were friends. I have fond memories.

Iain and Mary Mathewson

April 29, 2013

Bruce, Peter, Alan, Ian and families. We empathise with you on your great loss.Ruth is much loved and will be in our memories forever. May she rest in peace.

Iain and Mary Mathewson.

April 29, 2013

Sympathy from the Trinca family in melbourne

Peter May

April 28, 2013

Haiku for Ruth, so like her...a gracious reserve brought bounty to so many.

feather fall in voice
pliant in stature and belief
A flower leaves perfume

Helen and Maurice McAllister

April 27, 2013

Our sympathy on the loss of your dearest Mother, grandmother and wonderful lady and friend. Ruth's smile and grace were always present. The boaties of the Bay knew and admired Ruth and Ian enormously.Great memories of the Bay Cruise stopovers at Macleay IS. Kind people, wonderful doctors. Sincere Condolence to all. Helen and Maurice McAllister (Commodore,Little Ship Club, Dunwich, (formally Bardon SS and Bardon Soccer Club)

Betty Robinson

April 27, 2013

We were privileged to know Ruth and Ian in their Probus years. Ruth was a lovely, compassionate, humble lady, always concerned for others. A life well lived. Betty Robinson.

Alan & Lesley Chenoweth

April 25, 2013

This week we lost our dear mother, who meant so much to so many people. Please share your reflections.

Ruth at Bretts Wharf, Christmas 2009

April 25, 2013

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