Obituary of Ethel Janevie Graham Dominion

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 21st, 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 favorite 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 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 pm 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 11am 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 If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Mother’s arms, and tell her they’re from us. Tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile. Place a kiss upon her cheek, and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, we do it every day. But there’s an ache within our hearts, that will never go away.