Ethel May Flewelling
1921-2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ethel Flewelling,
wife of the late Edward Flewelling, announces her passing which
occurred on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Born on October 31, 1921 in Saint John, Ethel was a daughter
of the late William and Marguerite (Harrity) Wheaton.
Ethel was a life member of the YM-YWCA, served as President
of the Saint John YWCA, and was a recipient of the prestigious Red
Triangle Award. She also served as president of both the St. John and
St. Stephen Nursing Home Auxiliary and the Kinnette Club.
Ethel was a member of the Saint John Naturalist Club, the N.B.
Historical Society, the N.B.Museum, the Union Club, and a
long-standing member of the R.K.Y.C. Both Ethel and her
husband Edward were boating enthusiasts, having been associated with
yachting for a lifetime.
Ethel belonged to Portland United Church and was an active
member of their quilting guild. Ethel’s passion for
gardening was evident in the beautiful displays of flowers around her
home.
Ethel is survived by her son, Rick Flewelling (Connie) of
British Columbia; nephew Bill London (Kathy) of Rothesay; nieces,
Willa London of Nova Scotia, Eleanore Moffat and Maryanne
Hazenberg both of Ontario; many great and great-great nephews and
nieces as well as goddaughter, Anita Hamilton of Nova
Scotia.
In addition to her husband, Edward and her parents, Ethel was
predeceased by her sisters, Rose, Connie, Myrna and Willa, and by her
niece, Stephanie Lynn.
Her family would like to express their sincere thanks and
appreciation to the staff at both the St. John and St. Stephen Nursing
Home and Shannex Parkland (Lily Court) in Saint John for the excellent
care and compassion shown to Ethel.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday,
August 9, 2017 from 10 AM -12 PM. The funeral
service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM in Brenan’s
Chapel. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension
Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation, the YMCA or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ethel May Flewelling – 1921-2017.source
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