31/05/2010 – 09/03/2022
Our beautiful boy, words can’t describe how much we miss you. You were so kind, caring, funny, loving and just the most beautiful soul and such a champion of a kid. You filled our hearts with so much joy from the moment you were born.
Loving son of Aaron and Melissa and brother to Annabelle xoxo
Beloved grandson of Faye and Noel, much loved nephew of Natasha and Richard, adored cousin of Alex and Annika.
Our world will never be the same, fly high Josh.
Beloved nephew of Nicole and John, and adored cousin of Taylor, Brooke and Jasmine.
You were taken too soon and may you rest in peace. Enjoy kicking the footy up in heaven.
Funeral Notice
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Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Master Joshua Aaron Ruff to be held at Barrabool Auditorium, Barrabool Hills Centre, 4-32 Province Boulevard, Highton on TUESDAY (22nd March) at 2.00pm prior to a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joshua may be made to the Asthma Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.
Tributes
rip josh
Dearest Mel, Aaron and Annabelle, Words cannot express how sorry we are that you are experiencing such pain over the loss of your darling son and brother Josh. May your loving, fun and proud memories of Josh bring you peace and solace. He will be with you in spirit always. Much love, Andrea and Ella and family xxoo
Sending our deepest condolences during the saddest of times. Thank you for sharing Josh’s love and light in the beautiful ceremony. RIP.
Xxx Julie, Shane, miette, Billie-Jack xxxDear Aaron, Mel and Annabelle, my prayers with you today and condolences to you and your family. Pray today you are comforted through this heartbreak and loss. Much love.
What a beautiful celebration of Josh’s life. Sending our prayers, Love and support. Ruby will miss her fun-loving classmate. Ruby, Milla, Sophie and Narelle x x x x
Josh, I did not get the opportunity to meet you in this world but listening to your amazing parents recount your wonderful life I am inspired. I am in awe of how you lived and loved. I am grateful to Aaron and Mel for sharing the lessons you have given us all to be good to each other and so many others. 11 and half years of awesomeness. I know your family miss you but are so joyed that you are with the J man. Until we meet.
Dear Melissa, Aaron and Annabelle
I can not fathom your pain and send you my deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Josh.
Sorry I am not there in person to pay my respects.
Thinking of you
KateMy deepest condolences Aaron, Mel, and Annabelle. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and all the days that follow. Rest in peace little angel Josh. I never had the pleasure but I knew how amazing a person you were from everything your Dad told me about you. You will be deeply missed!
Dear Aaron, Melissa and Annabelle
I am so very sorrow for the loss of your beautiful son/brother Josh. I am think of you all today at this very sad time
RIP Josh
Wendy BennettThank you for the joy you brought for the short time you were here on earth. Looking forward to hanging out in Heaven with you and Jesus.
Deepest sympathy and love to you all.
Ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts, Memories are a life time. … May Josh’s star always shine bright. …with heavy hearts we want to send evey bit of strength to Mel. Aaron and Annabelle. We wish we could be therein person for support. xxx Ness Indi & Kyah
Dear Melissa, Aaron and Annabelle, sending you heartfelt condolences at this heartbreaking time. Your beautiful boy will always be loved and never be forgotten, all our love, Julie and John McClellan
Shine bright little Josh and watch over your beautiful family. You will be remembered and thought of always RIP
My deepest condolences to your family even though I never knew him my nephew was in the same basketball team as Josh Words can’t express how much grief our community has endured this past week but I hope Josh is flying wth special angels RIP