Verdaline Joyce BROAD

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Joyce Verdilene Ruff, 90, of Lapeer, formerly of New Brunswick, Canada, died August 14, 2021. She was born March 25, 1931 in Holmesville, New Brunswick, Canada to parents Leigh and Bernice (Dermerchent) Broad. Joyce married Carl R. Ruff on October 29, 1949 in Canada and they spent a beautiful 71 years together.

Mrs. Ruff worked for Goodrich Schools as a custodian for many years. She actually enjoyed many domestic tasks; from general cleaning to folding or ironing laundry, Joyce liked it. But she was known for her talented baking and canning. In her day, Mrs. & Mr. Ruff loved to dance and be on bowling leagues. She was a fan of country music. Above all else, Joyce loved spending time with family; especially the great-grandchildren brought her so much joy.

Mrs. Ruff is survived by her children: Sue (Larry) Minkler of Lapeer and Richard (Dena) Ruff of Sawyer, MI; grandchildren: Neill (Brooke) Ruff, Mellissa (Chris) Atwood, Angela Choate, Monica Kinnie and Renee (JD) Cote; great-grandchildren: Samantha, Alexis, Hailey, Alexzander, Hope, Addison, Hazel, Josiah and Declan as well as brothers: Kevin (Delores) Broad, Keith (Betty) Broad and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl, son: Neill Ruff, brothers: Oral Broad and her aforementioned parents.

Cremation has been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Her memorial service will be held September 18th at 11:00AM at New Beginnings Family Church, 1066 N. Saginaw St., Lapeer, MI 48446. Pastor Keith Atwood will officiate the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice. Condolences and memories may be left at MuirBrothersLapeer.com

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Verdaline married Carl Richard RUFF on 29 Oct 1949 in Somerville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Carl was born on 22 Apr 1929 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine, USA; died on 18 Sep 2020 in Lapeer, Michigan, USA; was buried on 23 Sep 2020 in Lapeer, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]