Ethel Mary (nee Pritchard) born March 14, 1922, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, passed peacefully on December 12, 2017, in Victoria, BC with her daughter Saundra at her side.
Predeceased by her husband Frank Stanley Ballendine, son Clarence Frank Joseph Ballendine, grandson Clifford Szostak, brothers Rod Pritchard, Douglas Pritchard, and sisters Laura Pearce, Muriel Henderson, and Dori Thompson.
Ethel is survived by her daughters Sharon Szostak (Gord), Marilyn Skinner (James), Saundra Taylor (Steve), and the daughter of her heart Geraldine Arundell (Rod).
Her six grandchildren: Sherri-Lee Closson (Don), Darrell Szostak, Calvin Durrell, Anita Barker (Don Kent), Neil Durrell (Cindy), and Darrel Hoffman (Natalie Boudreau).
Seven great-grandchildren: Elysia Nicholls (Ron Glover), Barry James House (Jen Zapp), Jamie Durrell, Marlee Closson (Ben Josephson), Dakotah Boudreau, Haley Speers, and Rylan Hoffman and two great-great-grandchildren Ethan Nicholls and Sawyer Glover.
Ethel is also survived by her three sisters Rita Coombs, Kay Steadman, and Theresa Harris, and numerous family members and friends.
She will be remembered for her love of gambling—whether at the casino or at home with her family and grandchildren. Her sense of humor, and style. Her loving and outgoing personality, she was always there for people in need.
PALLBEARERS:
Darrel Hoffman Barry James House Jamie Durrell
James Skinner Don Kent Steve Taylor
Rylan Hoffman Ethan Nicholls
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Rod Arundell Calvin Durrell Neil Durrell Don Closson
Many thanks to the Staff of Baptist Housing who helped to care for Ethel the last 15 years of her life, and especially to the Heights 4th Floor East staff for all their love and care for Ethel and our family that final week.
Mass will be held on Friday, Dec ember 29, 2017 at 1:30 pm at St Andrews Cathedral, 740 View St. Interment to follow at Hatley Memorial Gardens, 2050 Sooke Rd. A Celebration of her Life to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 91 at 761 Station Ave from 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. 202, 306 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, V8Z 1M1
Please feel free, to bring to the reception, any pictures or stories you would like to share.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Jamesballendine
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Valerie Dunn After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. Our condolences from Valerie Dunn (Ballendine), Betty Wood (Ballendine) Joan Nelson (Ballendine) Dave Nelson, Bonnie Jefferson (Ballendine)
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Lisa Bensette May she rest in peace…and may all her family and friends find some solace in their precious memories…I think there is some comfort also… in imagining that my Auntie Ethel,is somehow, in the arms of those she loved and lost…Prayers to you all..
Lisa and Wayne Bensette
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Sherri Closson My grandma was an incredibly special person- words can’t describe how I feel about her or the person she helped me become – the world was a better place because she was in it – you will always be remembered
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Penny Sack My deepest sympathy to the Ballendine family for the loss of your mother and grandmother.She was a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. PENNY SACK
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Lyne Marshall So sorry for your loss….. Aunty Ethel was a very special person. We will all miss her. Lyne Marshall and of the Ballendine family.
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Wilda L'Heureux My Deepest Sympathy….Remember Ethel from when I was just a Child….
From Wilda L’Heureux re Sankey
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Muriel + Bob Adams & Doreen Gilles Dear Aunt Ethel will be missed. Our condolences to all of you. I send condolences from Doreen Gilles in this message as well. Thinking if you all in these trying times.
A beautiful soul has passed.
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Harris Favelle Sending my deepest condolences to all of Ethels family, she was a great person and will be missed!! Love , Harris Favelle and family
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Randy & Laurie Ballendine Sorry to hear about Auntie Ethel. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Take Care..Randy & Laurie Ballendine
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Liz Favelle We were sorry to hear about Ethel. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Joe and Liz Favelle
Would have loved to have met her.