FOX RIVER – Ethel M. Yorke, age 79, of Fox River passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan.
Born in Red River, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Allen) Benjamin.
She is survived by daughters, Wanda Dixon (Parker), Baddeck; Wilma Colpitts (Jeff), Fox River; Wyma Vanderlinden (Rick), Newmarket, Ont.; Wannetta Tanner (Paul Mingo), Fox River; brothers, Seldon (Donna), Gervin “Jim” (Sharon), Reid, all of Fox River; Kenneth (Euda), Halifax; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; brothers, Arden, Richard.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the F.P.W. Fire Department, Port Greville. Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com .