A lifetime resident of the area, Iva Rutherford (nee Baker) of Mariatown, passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was 83.
Iva was born in Williamsburg Township, on July 5, 1931, to her parents Aiden and Alberta Baker (nee Gallinger). On September 8th, 1956, she married Theodore Rutherford and together they raised two children.
Iva worked for the paper mill in the old town of Morrisburg, and after having her own children she took jobs baby-sitting and cleaning homes. She later worked along with her husband at the egg grading station in Glen Becker until its closure. Her last job was at Odonto in Morrisburg, as a shift supervisor until her retirement.
Iva loved gardening, camping and listening to old time country music on records. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who found joy sharing stories with her grandchildren about the old days and how she grew up without all of the luxuries of today.
Iva was a lifelong member at Saint James Anglican Church in Morrisburg.
The beloved wife of the late Theodore Rutherford, Iva is survived by her children Steven Rutherford of Cornwall and Laurie Chater (Gerry) of Morrisburg and her grandchildren DeeJay Keeler, Kaitlyn Keeler, Amber Rutherford and Michelle Chater. She was dear sister-in-law of Zeta Baker of Mariatown. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Iva was predeceased by her husband Theodore, her sisters Eva Ladue and Vera Rutherford and her brothers Allen, Roy and John Baker.
A Memorial Service was held at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, on Tuesday, May 26th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Craig Bowers officiating. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Morrisburg.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren DeeJay, Kaitlyn, Amber and Michelle.
Donations to St. James Anglican Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Online condolences and memories may be forwarded through marsdenmclaughlin.com.
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