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In Memorium - John Edwin Ruch
Column published: 01 March 2007
By: Rick Roberts, Biography & Archived Articles
We've recently learned of the passing of a well known and active participant in the heritage community in Canada. John Edwin Ruch was born on June 1, 1929 and passed away February 4, 2007. John will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The following is a copy of John's obituary.
John’s unique journey through life came to a pain-free end at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital where, for more than a year, he had received exceptional care from the staff in the ICU and on Ward 5NW.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sherry (née Elizabeth Sheridan), his daughter Carol Fox, Kamloops, B.C., grandchildren Jessica and Nicholas of Vancouver, his sister Nola (Cameron) Wilson of Niagara Falls, Ontario, brother-in-law Wilson (Mary Lou) Sheridan of Richmond, Virginia as well as nieces and nephews as far away as Australia.
John graduated from University of Toronto and obtained a Post Graduate diploma in Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London University, England. John played an active role in the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada where he was named Honorary Vice President. He was chairman of 2 Bicentennial Projects, one for the Montreal Branch and one for the Ottawa Branch. He was also active in the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada where he was Master of the Roll for many years, was an Honorary Fellow 1989 and Fellow 1998. He was Editor of Newsletters for the Ottawa Branches of these 2 organizations. He was recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002. He contributed many scholarly researched articles to numerous international genealogical, heraldic and art historical journals.
Visitation was at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 2-5pm. The Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, February 12 at 1:00pm followed by a Reception in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Cremation followed.
John had a life-long passion for heraldry. His personal coat of arms follows:
RUCH, John E., FRHSC
Arms: Or, a rough-haired dog's head erased Sable, gorged with a collar Or, pendant therefrom an escutcheon Or, charged with a fleur-de-lys Gules and bearing in its mouth a shepherd's crook bendwise Gules.
Crest: Within a Loyalist military coronet Or, a rock Sable thereon a rook, wings addorsed and inverted Sable, beaked and membered Gules, holding in its beak a feather Or, quilled Gules, each foot shackled with an annulet Or.
Motto: IMMER HOHER RUCKEN
Source: Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa, October 1, 1990.
Artist: Don Hallman
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French & Native North American
Marriages & Genealogical Records Series,
Vol. 1 to Vol. 6
Author and compiler Paul Brunnell, a descendant of Hurons from Ontario and Quebec, has published his many years of French, Native, Mi'kmaq, and Metis research into the six volumes that you find here. In his own words Mr. Bunnell says......
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The Roman Catholic Parish
of "Our Lady of The Angels"
Moose Creek,Ontario Baptisms,
Marriages and Burials 1882-1925
NOW ON CD
The content is organized alphabetically by surname. There is also an index to help researchers find others who are mentioned in the transcriptions, such as witnesses, named relatives, etc.....
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Research Guide To
Loyalist Ancestors
(Updated and Revised)
This updated research aid lists most of the locations where United Empire Loyalist records may be found throughout the world, and.......
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The New Loyalist Index
Vol. 1 to Vol. 7
Author and compiler Paul Brunnell, UE has researched United Empire Loyalists for more than 30 years, publishing his findings into the seven volumes that.....
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Trimming Yankee Sails:
Pirates and Privateers
of New Brunswick
Pirates and privateers sailed from New Brunswick ports throughout the 19th century, but their exploits began in earnest during the War of 1812. Amid tales of battles at sea and fortunes lost and won......
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New Brunswick and the Navy:
Four Hundred Years
In 1881, the new Dominion of Canada chose New Brunswick as the base for its naval operations. This the story of New Brunswick's contribution to Canada's storied naval heritage......
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Family Tree Maker for Mac 2
(version 2012)
Makes organizing, researching and sharing your family history easier than ever, whether you're just getting started or already an expert........
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Methodist Obituaries
From The
Christian Guardian,
1891 to 1895
This 11th volume from D.A. McKenzie provides carefully transcribed obituaries for Methodist deaths across Canada with Ontario most heavily represented, Scroll down to Vol. 11 after clicking.......
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