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At the Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge in Eldon, Prince Edward Island on Monday, February 20, 2012, of Ethel Boys (nee Quackenbush) of Orwell, Charlottetown and formerly Montreal, in her 91st year. Devoted wife of Wilfred (Bill) Boys, (deceased). Loving mother to Barbara Boys MacCormac (David), Montague; and Elizabeth Boys Leath (Stephen), Orwell. Dear grandmother of James MacCormac (Kirsta), Charlottetown; John MacCormac, Oakville, Ontario; Patrick Leath, Orwell; and Michael Leath, Orwell. Ethel was the last of herimmediate family. Predeceased by brothers, James, Patrick and Thomas, all of Montreal. Survived by dear friend and sister-in-law, Roberta Quackenbush, Montreal and numerous nieces and nephews in Ontario and Quebec. No visitation, by personal request. Following cremation a memorial service to be held at St. Mary’s Parish, Montague, at later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge, Belfast, PE C0A 1A0 or to the Upper Room, c/o Food Bank, 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5G9. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson’s Montague Funeral Home, 902-838-2557. www.fergusonsfh.com

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• kim davey on March 5th, 2012

  “i didn t know hervery well but for a while i was her hair dresser and we had many chats...... she will be missed”

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• Dale Dewar on February 23rd, 2012

  “Barb, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother ... I understand how much she meant to you ... may she rest in peace.”

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• Our deepest sympathy

  Michael Paquet on February 23rd, 2012

  “Barb, Elizabeth, and families; so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that out thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you.”

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• Sharon Kinnee on February 22nd, 2012

  “Ethel was in our Bible Study at the lodge and we all so enjoyed her quick wit and humour. We will really miss her. I am very sorry for your loss. She always spoke of how close she was to her family.”

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• hughie graham on February 22nd, 2012

  “sorry to hear of her passing”

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• Lois Brown on February 22nd, 2012

  “Hi Barbara So sorry to hear about your Mother ”

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• A joyful spirit always ready to laugh

  David Wylie on February 22nd, 2012

  “Ethal and my Mom were kindred spirits always ready to find the brighter side of life. Whether it was being kicked out of a west island bridge tournament because they were laughing too much or just enjoying the day at the cottage I remember the two of them almost doubled over with laughter. Ethal and Bob were like second parents to my brothers and I. We will miss you.”

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• A Woman of Gentleness and Understanding

  Peter Halliday on February 22nd, 2012

  “You don't know, when you're 12 years old and you hear all the adults singing and dancing and laughing, really really laughing in the basement at a party that your parents are throwing for whatever reason..you don't know at 12 years old that those parties aren't going to last forever, that those people are not going to live forever, that the laughter will stop...Mrs. Boys, and she will always be Mrs. Boys to me, was a great friend to my parents, Ellen and Jim Halliday and she was one of those people laughing in the basement. She was always kind and understanding to me as well, ready to laugh, ready to care. People as kind and genuine like her are a treasure. Thank you Mrs. Boys.”

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• Such a nice lady

  Sharon Lacey on February 22nd, 2012

  “Hi l used to do some cleaning for your mom l am Linda Warrens sister l remember your moms saying so much things like bobs your uncle etc l really loved talking to her when l did work for her she will be in my prays and your sorry for such a big loss. Sharon”

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