
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Adel Cooper (Clysdale). Ruth passed away quietly on the 13thof August 2026 at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of Delmer Cooper for 64 years. Dearly loved mom of Denton (Bev) and Lynn. Cherished grandma of Courtney (Jesse Spencley). Ruth was also very proud to be a great grandma to Dakota. Ruth will also be profoundly missed by her sisters, Betty (Eric Drain) and Joyce (Tom Deen), and her in-laws Betty and Richard Douglas and Diann Cooper, and her many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Ivan and Florence Clysdale, and her in-laws Royden and Zelda Cooper, Earl and Doreen Cooper, and Ernie Cooper.
Arrangements have been entrusted to HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES – LAKEFIELD CHAPEL. A private family inurnment will take place at St. Mark’s Cemetery, Warsaw. Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Peterborough Humane Society or L.A.W.S. by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.
