Peacefully and surrounded by her family at home on Monday, April 12th, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Peter McQueen (2005). Cherished mother of Sharon and José Fernandez of Barrie, Joyce and Kevin Dinneen of Mount Forest, and Mark and Norva McQueen of RR#3 Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Jordana and Martin Hurley, Chad Fernandez and Kasia Jakarsezian, Brett and Bree McQueen, and Jared McQueen and Kendal Runstedler. Ethel will be lovingly remembered by her great-grandsons: Ronan, Connell and Seamus Hurley, and Finley and Dashiel McQueen. Survived by her siblings: Anne MacDougall, Audrey Dowling and John (Wilma) Irvin as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Richard (Marjorie) Irvin and Charlie (Marie) Irvin, brothers-in-law Peter MacDougall and Martin Dowling, as well as her brothers and sisters-in law in the McQueen Family. Ethel was born and raised in Holstein and lived there her entire life. She loved her community and was very involved in local activities and church events. Ethel had many hobbies including knitting, sewing, scrapbooking and gardening but most important to her was her family. She cherished time with her family, and they will miss her dearly. A private funeral service was held on Monday, April 19th, 2021 at 11:00am with interment at Woodland Cemetery. You are welcome to view a recording of the funeral service by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. Those wishing to make to make a donation in memory of Ethel are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services, Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, the CNIB or the Royal Canadian Legion – Mount Forest, Branch 134.
