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ETHEL GRANT (WASTLE) (ERSKINE)
Born: Jul 24, 1926
Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryETHEL GRANT (nee WASTLE) (ERSKINE) Born July 24, 1926 in Oak Bluff, Manitoba. Passed away October 9, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, BC. Ethel will be sadly missed by her children: Russell (Carol) Erskine of Comox, BC and Pennie (Bill) Zacharko of Denver, Colorado; her four grandchildren: Chris Zacharko (Carol-Ann), Quinn Erskine (Melody), Erin Misiasz (Jerry) and Allyson Romer (Geordie), and her six great-granddaughters: Adrianna and Alexandra Araujo, Sara and Chloe Zacharko, and Amelia and Claire Misiasz. Ethel will also be remembered by her two brothers Geordie and Allan (Luciele), and her sister Muriel (Bill) Graig. Predeceased by her sisters: Ann, Belle, Kay and Edna, and brothers: Robert, Jimmy and Johnny. Mom went to school in Oak Bluff then off to Winnipeg to finish her education and begin her career with Searle Grain Company. Mom met and married Jim Erskine and stayed home to raise her children. Ethel re-entered the work place with White Rose Oil which became North Star Oil eventually becoming Shell Oil. Jim passed away and mom married Don Grant also with Shell Oil. They retired and spent their winters in Mesa, AZ and summers in Winnipeg. After Don passed away Ethel was fortunate to have four friends to help her with her shopping, lunches out and just talking, Linda Ramsey, Maureen Morrice, Barbara Steger and Karen Beasley. The last year of Mom's life was spent in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. She often asked out loud, "Why didn't we move here years ago?" A heartfelt thanks to the staff at C.V.S.R., St. Joseph's Hospital and Dr. Theresa Wilson. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at St. James Cemetery, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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It was a pleasure to get to know Mrs. Grant during her stay at Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, before her move west. So nice to hear that she enjoyed her new home in BC. She was lovely and it was touching to see a family so very devoted to each other. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Vivian Bicknell. - Posted by: Vivian Bicknell () on: Oct 31, 2012
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My heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mom. I live in Sask & Ethel & I were phone friends for a few years following my cousin Don's passing. - Posted by: Alana Troop (Don Grant's cousin) on: Oct 26, 2012