Golda Ethel Glinz
Glinz, Golda “Ethel” – 89, Truro passed away January 11, 2012. She was the only daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Hilchey) McPhee. Ethel lived in Windsor Jct. during her school years, then the family moved to Dartmouth. She joined the staff of the Bank of Montreal in Halifax until she met and married RCMP Cst. Gerald Glinz. In 1952, they settled in Truro where they raised their six children. Ethel and Gerry enjoyed their retirement years together and were often seen at local auctions and yard sales. They both participated in curling and golf and Ethel’s bridge club friends were near and dear to her. She had some interesting and memorable world travels and her collections of glassware, etc. were remarkable. Ethel was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Gerry (ret’d S/Sgt); eldest son, Donnie; only brother, Ellis McPhee; son-in-law, Donald Ross; daughter-in-law, Susan Glinz. Following Gerry’s death she moved to Parkland, Truro and then due to failing health, to Williams Country Home, Hilden. She is survived by daughters, Linda Ross and Trish (Lothar) Schollmeier, both of Brookfield; sons, Robbie (Gail), Bowmanville, ON, Ernie, Forest Glen, Eric (Shari), Bible Hill; sister-in-law, Nina McPhee, Parkland, Truro; daughter-in-law, Winnie Glinz, Whitby, ON. She will be missed as well by her 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family wishes to express its gratitude for the care Ethel enjoyed at Parkland and Williams Country Home in conjunction with the Palliative Care Team and VON. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 14th from 2-3 pm with a funeral service on Sunday, January 15th at 1:00 pm, Rev. Larry Harrison officiating, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Spring interment in Brookfield Westside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan Glinz/Irene Johnson Endowment Fund, Canadian Diabetes Association, the VON or a charity of your choice. Live web-casting of the service will begin on Sunday at 12:58 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences and donations at www.colchestercommunity.com


