After becoming a registered nurse at the age of 19, Ruby worked with the Chedoke General Hospital, the Chedoke Child & Family Centre, and McMaster Children’s Hospital. After 35 years of government service with Hamilton Health Sciences, Ruby retired to concentrate on improving the lives of others in the community as well as her involvement in not-for-profit organizations, and as a member of 100 Women Who Care Hamilton-Wentworth.

Ruby has several incredible achievements to her name, including being including being the past President of the Board of Directors for the YWCA Non Profit Housing Corporation, and being awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards for Volunteerism, and the Governor General’s Award.

Interesting fact: Ruby is celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary in April, 2024!