ETHEL MARY WHEELER

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ETHEL MARY WHEELER 1920 - 2003 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister and aunt on Friday, November 21, at the Victoria General Hospital. Ethel was predeceased by her mother, Mary Black, and her father, Joe Wheeler, along with her brothers, Ernie Wheeler, Jack Wheeler, Murray Black, and her sisters, Chris Woods and Nonie Watt. She is survived by her sisters, Nancy Guttormson (Norm) and Ruth Komishon (Jim). Aunty Et will be missed and lovingly remembered by all her nieces and nephews and their many children who always brought her great joy. Ethel was born on June 11, 1920. She was the second of eight children. Throughout her life, Ethel placed a high value on education and worked as a Ward Aid in order to pay for her schooling. She was in training for three years at Grace Hospital and graduated as a Registered Nurse. After graduation, Ethel worked at Deer Lodge Hospital and then as a nurse for the Childrens Aid Society. After receiving her Certificate of Social Work from the University of Manitoba, she became Supervisor of Placement of Children - Adoption and Foster Home. She later moved to Toronto and was employed as a Social Worker for Metro Toronto Childrens Aid and then as a Social Worker for the Toronto Board of Education. Ethel retired in 1985 and moved back to the family that meant so much to her. Throughout her life, Ethel enjoyed sewing, knitting, wood carving and Bridge. Many nieces and nephews over the years have benefited from the crafts that Aunty Et created with love for them. The family would like to thank Ethels homecare and the staff at the Waverley who made it possible for Ethel to stay in a place she was so fond of. A special thanks to Dr. Brian Sharkey for his many years of compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethels memory to United Way of Winnipeg, 5 Donald St., R3L 2T4. "Thick clouds seem to hide the sun, Some sunbeams shine on through, The same holds true for memories When loved ones leave our view." Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2003