Ruth West (24 Jul 1943 - 23 Feb 2018)

Rest in Peace dear Ruth. I t was a delight acting with you and particularly directing you in 'Find The Lady' at Redbridge Players in 1992. I'll always remember your bouncy personality and the biggest smile ever xx

RIP Ruth. I'll always remember your bouncy personality and the biggest smile ever. It was a delight to direct you in 'Find The Lady' at Redbridge Players in 1992. Break a Leg up on that big stage upstairs xx

Ruthie. I can't believe you are no longer with us. What a wonderful woman you were. You brought love and laughter to us all. I will always have great memories of you which go back to the days when I dated Alison. I will never forget the elocution lessons you gave me ( hilarious!)! nor will I forget watching you in your many amdram performances which were actually rather good. The Roses of Eyam still haunts me...
Have a good afterlife Ruthie West. Go join your besty friends who are waiting for you. Love and peace. Russell xxx

Dear Alison and David,

I am so glad to have known your mum. She was always so welcoming and generous to me. I loved talking to her about books, films and theatre - she was always so knowledgable and open-minded. I feel privileged to have shared those times with her.

Sending you all lots of love.

Margie xxx

Dear Alison and David,

I am so glad to have known your mum. She was always so welcoming and generous to me. I loved talking to her about books, film and theatre - she was always so knowledgable and open-minded. I am privileged to have shared those times with her.

Sending you all lots of love.

Margie xxx

Dear Alison and David, I am so glad to have known your mum. She was always so welcoming, warm, and generous to me. I loved talking to her about books, film and theatre shows - she was always so knowledgable and open minded and I feel privileged to have shared those times with her.

Will always remember your for wicked dirty laugh huge smile, warm heart and deep love for Dave and Ali..Oh and your love of cake!! Have had some wonderful memories of our holidays in France and Devon.. love and peace forever Nic and Ali Back xxxx

With love Nic and Ali Back xxxx

My family have known Ruth for all of my life, but at 22 years old she became very important to me; that was nearly a quarter of a century ago. Having just finished university in Leicester she offered me a place to stay. She provided a ‘safe’ home for me whilst I got to grips with the City. She was nothing but kind and I am ever grateful. She also introduced me to James Taylor and I can’t help but think of ‘Shower the People’ when I think of her. We’d happily sit listening to all sorts of music when I stayed with her. I think that song might sum her up. Ruth was a rarely kind and intelligent person whom I shall never forget. I am so lucky to have her children in my life. R.I.P. Ruth - with my love and thanks, David

Ruthie, my dear friend who embraced life. We enjoyed our visits to art exhibitions, the theatre, cinema, lunches and always coffee and chat. She was so young at heart - she got a tattoo of a beautiful butterfly on her shoulder to celebrate turning 70. A very special person, kind, caring and always considerate of those in need.
I will miss her greatly.

Rest in peace Ruth. You will be sorely missed. XXX

Ruth

My earliest memories of the West household was how fun it was to be there
Whist most of our Mums were bothered about the cushions being straight and the house immaculate those things were not important to auntie Ruth.
In Alison's room we were allowed to jump on the beds and make a big mess and not have to tidy up. I remember the brick which acted as one of the beds legs which everyone wacked their toe on regularly and of course 'Monkey' who featured in that room and house for as long as I can remember.
Ruth used to let us hang off the side and back of the lounge furniture to play our favourite game 'I'm falling'
The house was always filled with fun, laughter and happiness. I never recall her shouting or losing her temper. She also make a mean spaghetti bolognaise
She was a kind, interesting, intelligent lady who always listened and had time for everyone. She had a husky soft voice and always a smile. The glass was always half full with Ruth.
She will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure to know her
May she rest in peace and be free from any further pain
Our thoughts and our love go to Alison and David xx

Some of my fondest memories from childhood were cycling around the local streets with Alison, all we did was laugh hysterically and do silly things as children do. We always had fun times together & I would spend many a night at Ruth’s house having dinner with Alison and David after School. Ruth's home was always relaxed and fun and we got away with doing crazy things although once Alison & I pushed it too far when we stuck our finger in Ruth’s newly made Victoria sponge cake and got told off ! During recent years I’ve spent lots of enjoyable afternoons with Ruth having coffee and chats in the café in Wanstead High Street. Ruth joined a meditation group I belong to and loved it from the start. She enjoyed the whole concept of the inward search for peace and happiness. Ruth was interesting and open and we could chat about anything. She looked at life from a different angle and was quite spiritual. Being independent myself we always had lots to chat about and there a never moments of silence. Her attitude and carefree outlook on life was wonderful and I know the most simple things gave her so much pleasure. I will miss her dearly. Shelley x

To a warm, kind and special person.

I have many happy memories of being in Ruth's company particularly growing up.

A wise and empathetic woman. You will be much missed.

May you rest in peace

Love

Miles and Family x

To a warm kind and special person.

I had many happy memories of being in Ruth's company growing up... A wise and empathetic lady

May you rest in peace

Love

Miles and Family xxx

To a warm, kind and special woman

I had many happy memories of being in Ruth's company growing up .

A class act may you rest in peace

Miles and Family

My childhood memories are forged by fond memories ,of being in the happy loving , caring and stimulating environment that my Auntie Ruth created.
Vista drive was my second home ...
It’s were my second family lived , it was my favourite place to be ...
My Autie Ruth was my Mums best friend , and my best friends Mum , ...
My Grandparents loved her as family ...
My Father, ,Auntie and brothers did so
too...
I loved her for all these things and much more besides ...
Thank you for teaching me that books were not just jumbled letters....
Thank you for helping me explore my own creative spirt ...
Thank you for giving me Alison and David ....
Thank you for all your words of wisdom ...
I’ll miss you , but will never forget you ....
You faced your last days with a spirit of love and incredible bravery.....
Inspiring and positively effecting me to the end ....
My irreplaceable Autie Ruth xxxxx

Rest in peace Ruth, you have left behind two wonderful, sensitive, loving children, their loss is insurmountable but you have been blessed with two of the most amazing children. I wish you Alison and David a long and healthy life, my love to you both

So glad to have known you Ruth. Your feisty, confident outlook was inspirational. I'll miss our phone chats, sharing thoughts on books, the arts, and life in general. How too can I forget the fun we all had in beautiful Tuscany in 2012, enjoying Pisa's history and, of course, coffee and cakes in Lucca. Cheers Ruth.

In memory of a lovely lady x