White (nee Sinclair), Margaret 'Ruby'
Ruby passed away peacefully at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa, ON on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the age of 101.
Born in Sullivan Township on December 5, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Marjorie (nee Calhoun) Sinclair.
Ruby was predeceased by her beloved husband Doug White in 2014. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Ruby will be remembered for her love of curling and golf. One of her greatest accomplishments was winning the Senior Ontario Women’s Curling Championship, while she was team Skip. Her love for sports was very evident in her life, but her greatest love was her late husband, Doug. She supported and worked alongside Doug while sheep farming in Euphrasia Township for more than 30 years.
The family would like to thank the staff at Algonquin Nursing Home for their care and support for the past 3 years.
A funeral service celebrating Ruby’s life will be conducted at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1 o’clock with visiting the hour prior to service. Interment will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
Wow, 101. Way to go, Ruby. Ruby was also a good ball player. Rest in peace!
Monday, March 9, 2026
Marilyn Henning- Geres
Thank You for many happy moments and memories.
Fly High , Ruby
Monday, March 9, 2026
Ruby certainly enjoy her love of her curling and was a great mentor to many. Doug and Ruby’s name came up often as a lot of the neighboring boys worked for them ,with lots of stories and humor. Willy&Wendy Rogers
Monday, March 9, 2026
Both Ruby and Doug were mainstays at the Meaford Curling Club and the Meaford Golf Course. Ruby’s friendly grin and the twinkle in her eye welcomed many of us to these sports.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Our condolences to Ruby’s family, lots of great memories working on the farm lambing season, haying, at the curling club and whatever else that needed done. Best of all was Ruby’s butterscotch pies. Willy and Wendy Rogers
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
My sincere condolences to Ruby’s family. I have many fond memories of times with her and Doug. Socializing, curling and bridge with Ruby. When our girls were young there was always a spring trip to the farm to see the lambs. Shirley Cook
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
We would like to pass on our condolences to Ruby”s family. Many of us third line boys (and some from the fourth) had the opportunity to work for Doug and Ruby on their sheep farm.Whether it be in lambing time or haying season there was always plenty to do, but they made it fun. Ruby would work in the field during the day, but some how would have have a delicious home cooked meal ready for us. (including special homemade desserts)
Ruby had many accomplishments in her life, but her ultimate LOVE was Doug, and now they are together again.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Our condolences to the White family. Ruby was a mainstay in the 18 hole ladies club, and her competitive nature, always made for an interesting game. Ivan and Mary
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
We send out condolences on the passing of Ruby. We always enjoyed curling with Doug and Ruby and listening to the great stories they shared of their adventures from their life together, whether farming or curling and their social life in the community. As serious as Ruby was on the curling ice, the time spent was always a good learning experience, both on and off the ice, where there was usually lots of laughter, especially off the ice – great memories, of both Doug and Ruby, not soon to be forgotten.
Thank you for those memories.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
We have many wonderful memories that include golfing and curling outings with Doug and Ruby. Their names come up in many conversations …. They were great family friends! A true team that is now back together.