Ruttan, Thomas Arthur "Tom" (Died)

RUTTAN, Thomas Arthur "Tom" PhD.

Peacefully, after a brief illness with Glioblastoma (Brain) Cancer, at Woodstock General Hospital, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, of Woodstock, in his 67th year.

Beloved husband to Kathy (nee Lewis); Dear Brother to Bob (Heather), Claudia Jungert (the late Paul) and Marty (Lynn). Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Claude and Mary Ruttan

Tom's post-secondary education began at Ryerson University, he graduated with a BA in Journalism, he continued at Waterloo with his Masters of Psychology, and completed his PhD at University of Windsor. He was employed with Charles Pierce Associates, he then moved to University of Waterloo where he was Director of Counselling Services for many years. He retired as the Senior Advisor to the Associate Provost-Students.

Tom was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed cycling, motorcycling, rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking. Wonderful memories were made at the family cottage on Lake Huron (Hugtan).

Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N., Paris on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. ATTENDEES MUST RSVP through funeral home website. Due to Current Covid 19 Guidelines, masks must be worn and social distancing maintained.

No flowers, donations to the Gordon Downie Foundation would be appreciated.Online condolences or donations through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com Wm. Kipp 442 3061