Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Retirement Village on December 23, 2024, aged 105 years. Much loved wife of the late Alastair (Mac), and loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased) and Pauline, and Carolyn and Angus Tallentire. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to Dr Hammond Williamson, and to the staff of Parkstone for their care over the past six years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ruth MacDonald, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service and cremation will be held, with Ruth’s ashes to be interred in Ranfurly at a later date.