GRIFFIN, RUTH: Peacefully at home on Thursday, April 5, 2018, Ruth Frances Griffin (nee Knoll) passed away at the age of 65. Beloved wife for 45 years of Ross Griffin. Loving mother of Philip (Emily), Paul, and Nora (Jake Harder). Cherished grandmother of Anna, Eden, and Jacob. Dear sister of Esther Teal (Grant), Robert Knoll (Helen), and Sylvia Knoll. Predeceased by her parents Rev. John Knoll and Phyllis Knoll. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Monday, April 9 from 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, April 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Caistor Centre Free Methodist Church, 8488 Silver Street (Regional Rd 65), Caistor Centre on Wednesday, April 11 at 11 a.m. Private interment at Kimbo Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to The Gideons or Caistor Centre Free Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family, and can be made through the funeral home.