Obituary of Ruth Mulhern
Mulhern: Mary Margaret Ruth (née Gregory) -
A resident of Chatham, Ruth Mulhern passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance-Chatham Campus on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the age of 93.
Born in Chatham, Ruth was the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (née Everitt) Gregory.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mulhern.
Survived by her loving children Steve Mulhern (Michele), Mark Mulhern (Rochella) and Mary Lounsbury (the late Jeff ). Proud grandmother of Jessica (Brad), Felecia (Jordan), Dennis (Kandice), Meagan (Mark), Melissa and Dalton.
Great-grandmother to 4. She will be missed by her brother-in-law John Speller and sister-in-law Joan Gregory and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother James Gregory, sisters Betty Woudenburg (the late Bert) and Shirley Speller.
Friends will be received at the funeral home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 10:00 am until Funeral Service time at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations made in memory of Ruth to the Chatham Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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