DONALD (BLAIN) CARRUTHERS

April 4, 2024

Donald (Blain) Carruthers, husband and best friend of Priscilla (nee Zipfel) of Ripley, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Thursday April 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Forever missed and cherished by his daughters, Jaime Lee (Brent) and Melanie (Jordan); and his son, Cass (Shannon). Survived, and loved, by his sister, Karen Martyn (Doug); brothers, Garry and Boyd (Kathy); father-in-law, Frank Zipfel; sisters-in-law, Debbie Stanley (Art) and Shanda Hewitson (Mike); and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Grace (nee Boyd) and Elliott Carruthers; and mother-in-law, Rita Zipfel. A private service and interment will be held at the Ripley Cemetery. A remembrance gathering for all of Blain’s friends and family will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, from Noon to 4 p.m., upstairs at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to CarePartners or another charity of your choice, would be appreciated; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.