Ethel Alice Nicoll
Lieu de naissance : Round Island
Date de naissance : 25 janvier 1912
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 5 mai 2015
It is with saddened hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Ethel Alice Nicoll, on May 5, 2015 at the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She was a resident of the Cove Guest Home, Sydney, N.S.
Ethel was born on Jan. 25, 1912 at Round Island, N.S., the eldest daughter of the late Arthur Dillon and the late Janie (Phillips) Dillon. She lived on the family farm with her parents, five brothers and four sisters. After graduating from Sydney Academy in 1930, Ethel taught in rural schools for five years. In 1938 she graduated from Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing. Ethel married Irvine Stewart Nicoll of Mira, N.S. and stayed at home to care for their family. They lived in Glace Bay most of their lives.
Ethel and Irvine were active members of the Glace Bay United Baptist Church. Ethel was church organist/choir director and involved in the senior choir, board of managers, Women’s Missionary Society and was pianist/secty-treasurer for the Sunday school. She was also a member of the Glace Bay General Hospital Alumnae and Jubilee Rebekah Lodge. Ethel enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, crochet, knitting, sewing, gardening and especially music- singing, playing piano and organ.
Ethel is survived by her children, Lorna Pemberton, Keith (Dolores) and Elaine (Allen) Noseworthy; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many extended family.
Besides her parents and siblings, she was predeceased by her husband, Irvine.
According to Ethel’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St. Glace Bay. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Glace Bay Baptist Church, 229 York St., Glace Bay with Pastor Gary Dillon and Rev. Allan MacLellan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ethel may be made to the Glace Bay Baptist Church, the Cove Guest Home Foundation or An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.
