Ethel Janevie Graham
Passed on: April 21st, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ethel, age 96, peacefully passed away, with her loving family by her side on Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Dominion, March 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Gillis) McKenzie. As a lifelong resident of Dominion, Ethel was a member of the CWL at St Eugene’s Parish and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #78, Dominion. She was a beautiful baker and loved to share her tea biscuits with anyone who dropped in. She also enjoyed skating at the Dominion Rink and did so, well into her seventies. One of Ethel’s favourite things was the Annual Christmas Parade in Dominion, where she and her husband Harvey were regular participants; Ethel will be fondly remembered as ‘Frosty’ to many.
Ethel will be sadly missed by her loving children, Harvey (Jacinta), Sydney Mines, Pat Cathcart, Halifax, Paul (Moira), Dominion, Jackie (Nelson) Beaton, Richmond, BC. She will also be sadly missed by her cherished grandchildren, Janel, Kagan (Amber) and Erin Beaton all of Richmond, BC, Jennifer (Aaron), Vancouver, BC, Andrew (Allyson) and Lynsey Graham of Dominion; four great grandchildren; sister, Patte (Jack) Campbell; brother, Art Gillis; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Especially nieces, Shirley Dedieu and Cathy Little, who accompanied Mom on numerous appointments and brought a lot of comfort to her while at home and in hospital. Ethel will also be sadly missed by two close family friends, Cathy Donovan and Isabelle Petrie who gave Mom loving and dedicated care for the last number of years
Besides her parents, Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; sisters, Bernice, Loretta, Margaret, Annie and Aletha and brothers, John, Art and Bernie.
Cremation has taken Place. Visitation for Ethel will be Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Daniel Boudreau, celebrating Ethel’s life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, NS.
Following the Mass all are invited to meet with the family at a luncheon in the church hall.
Interment will be at a later date in St. Eugene’s Parish Cemetery, Dominion.
Family flowers only, as an expression of sympathy for Ethel, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice.
At this time we would also like to give thanks to the staff of the 3rd floor at Glace Bay Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Mom.
Online condolences to the Graham family may be expressed at; www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
