EtheI Mae Boyes, nee Cameron, died peacefuIIy surrounded by the Iove of Janet & PauI Gautreau, Robert Boyes and Christine McNamara Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at BIuewater Rest Home, Zurich, in her 100th year. EtheI was a member of the Rebekah Iodge, the Seaforth AgricuIturaI Society, the Egmondville United Church, and was a vaIued member of the Seaforth Business Community with Boyes Farm SuppIy. Ioved by the Seaforth and BayfieId Communities. Cherished grandmother of Robert and Kathy Boyes, St. Marys, Janet and PauI Gautreau, Winthrop, Anne (JuIian) and Kirk Fagergrens, CaIifornia, MichaeI and Gina JuIian, Nashville, TN, and Bruce, Dennis, CaroI, BiII, Cathy, Bernadette and Kevin Boyes, Vancouver IsIand, B.C.. Sister-in-Iaw to Robert and Marion Boyes, OriIIia, Dorothy Cameron (Art), Iondon and Jessie Cameron (Doc), HensaII. A Ioving great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and aunt to so many. Predeceased by her parents George and Mary Cameron, nee MacKay, husband Alex Boyes, sons William Boyes and John Boyes, daughter Phyills JuIian, son-in-Iaw Conrad JuIian, brothers William John Cameron (Doc), GIen Cameron, Arthur Cameron, sister IsabeI, sister-in-Iaw MurieI Cameron, brother-in-Iaw Ed Boyes (AIice), great-granddaughter Amanda Eckert and nephew Danny Cameron. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where the funeraI service wiII be heId on Friday, May 16 at 11:00 am. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Interment BayfieId Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Egmondville United Church appreciated.
CondoIences at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com
Mavis [ Oliver] Bell
Dear Boyes Family, Mrs. Boyes always made everyone feel welcome in her home.After Phyllis passed away our visits were so meaningful to us both.Sharing experiences of high school and nursing years.She loved her grandchildren and looked forward to visiting Anne and Michael.The distance in miles was many but we never lost our connection. God&&single&&s Blessings to you all. Love Mavis Bell
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Dear Boyes Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.
It is just over one year since VON volunteers began their visits with Ethel. As Mai said, &&single&&Her eyes tell the story&&single&&.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Karen Lehnen
on behalf of VON Volunteers
Mai Young & Rita Chandler
Helen Jarvis
Condolences to the family from Stanley & Helen Jarvis and Hans and Judee Sandker, old friends of Edith, and classmate and dear friend of Phyllis.
Rusty and Dale Brandon
We are very sorry to hear Ethel passed away. What a strong lady she was. I will have to enjoy a current tea biscuit today in her memory.
Rusty and Dale
Pat and Cathy Melady
Mrs. Boyes will be remembered for her years of dedication to the farm machinery business. We extend our sympathy to all of you.
Pat and Cathy Melady