Thursday, April 6, 2017
To Ethel's family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you, at this challenging time.
Ethel was a gracious, lovely lady, who I met during her years at Government House, when I was a volunteer with The Nova Scotia Division of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Canada Program. She and Walter were absolutely integral to the running of the House when they were there, and it was a joy to be greeted by each of them, the several times I had the privilege of being in the House for Award Presentation Ceremonies, and other events. Ethel's attention to detail was incredible, and she made sure the House was always looking its very best for all who entered, visited, or resided there. She was so humble about her many talents. I remember one morning when (then) HRH Prince Edward was about to arrive for a visit, she was worried about about how the flower arrangements looked. She wanted everything to be beautiful, and just right, for his Visit.Her worry was, of course, unwarranted, as (as always) the arrangements, which she had done herself, were all breathtakingly beautiful. It took some persuading to convince her, though - she was so incredibly humble. And everything else was absolutely ready for the visit too ( also, as always) - because of her unrelenting dedication to her work. She was unfailingly devoted to her employment, always went "above and beyond" to make anyone in the House comfortable - and very well looked after. She was a very special, "one of a kind"- person - and a very wonderful kind, at that. She IS missed, and WILL be remembered, by SO many. Please take comfort in the memories of her that you hold close, in your hearts. Carole Thompson, Past President, NS Division, Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Canada.
