Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023 in her 87th year. Cherished wife of the late Donald Gillies (1992). Loving mother of Rodney Gillies, Shawn Gillies, and Shirley Stripp, and mother-in-law of John Lindayen (Sylvie). Predeceased by her beloved daughter, Donna Lindayen (2017). Dear grandmother of Melanie (John), Bradley, Hilary (Bryan), Matthew, Evan, Willow, Courtney, and Al (Shaelyn); great-grandmother of Lillianna, Ridley, Lando, Kayla, Ariana, Naomi, and Kiera; and great-great-grandmother of Remi. Survived by her sister Mary Sivill; sister-in-law Betty Gillies; and brothers-in-law Bob Harper and Merv Gillies. Predeceased by her siblings: Bill Ramsbottom (Marianne), Marnie Wichers (Birss, Fred), and Betty Sivill (Robert). Remembered by several nieces and nephews. Ethel dedicated her life to her family and community. Visitation was held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, January 10th from 11:00am-12:45pm, where the funeral service was held at 1:00pm. Following the service, all were invited to the Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Forest Branch 134, for refreshments and fellowship. Spring interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ethel are asked to consider the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
