Obituary of Ethel Polson

In celebration of her life, but with deep sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Ethel Georgina Helmer Polson, beloved wife of 60 years to Anthony Frank (Tony); dearly loved mother of Toni (Barb) Ashton (Mrs. Robert Morrison), Donald (wife, Valerie), Rory (wife, Vicki) and Kirk; loving grandmother to Ryan, Jordan, Kara and Alex Polson, and Meredith and Courtney Ashton.Ethel lived a life of love, passion, hard work and charity, treasuring each and every day. A prairie girl, she joined the air-force during World War II where she met Tony and began a long and inspirational life of adventure and great happiness. Together, she and Tony raised a family, which included all manner of animals and birds, built a camp on One Island Lake, and volunteered in their Thunder Bay and British Columbia communities. Ethel took pleasure in golf, travel, baking, arts & crafts, and gardening. She cherished her friends and family, always showing great affection and generosity. She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's with the same grace and strength that marked her life. The family wishes to thank Sunrise of Unionville, and especially the staff on the Reminiscence floor, for their wonderful care over these last few challenging months.If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Toronto Humane Society. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service to celebrate Ethel's life will be held in the chapel on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.