Ethel Woods
1930-2020
Woods, Ethel May (of Toronto)
Ethel passed away peacefully in her 91st year, on May 16, 2020 at St.
Michael’s Hospital, Toronto. She is predeceased by her parents
Thomas and Alice Woods (of Galt), and will be missed by her sisters
Marion Paris and Colleen Riddell and nieces: Diane, Lisa and Lorillee.
Ethel was a strong, independent woman who had a very rewarding career
as a much respected nurse, ultimately retiring from Ryerson
Polytechnic University as Professor Emeritus of nursing. Throughout
her career she made many life-long friends and viewed her Ryerson
colleagues as her “second family”. In keeping
Ethel’s wishes, funds will be provided to the university for the
creation of the “Ethel Woods Bursaries” for the support of
second and third year students of nursing who demonstrate potential
for excellence in clinical practice.
Ethel loved travelling, reading and the ballet. She was a long time
supporter of the National Ballet of Canada, The National Ballet
School, The Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum.
Ethel will be missed by her special friends: Elaine Hardy and Bruce
Lloyd, Bonnie Hartley and Winkie Simpson. A heartfelt thank-you to
neighbours: Nancy, Jan and Zahava for their friendship and support
over the years, and to the wonderful ICU and Palliative Care Teams at
St Michaels Hospital who provided compassionate, gentle care for Ethel
over the past few weeks.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, private family service will be held
in Galt. A Celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later
date. In lieu of donations please feel free to support your favourite
charity.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ethel Woods 19302020..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario